Pepper frog
A species of Ditch frogs Scientific name : Leptodactylus labyrinthicus Genus : Ditch frogs
Pepper frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Scientific name: Leptodactylus labyrinthicus
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description
Leptodactylus labyrinthicus is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. Its common names are labyrinth frog, pepper frog, South American pepper frog, and pepper foam frog. This frog is found in central and southeastern Brazil, northeast Argentina (Misiones and Corrientes Provinces), and eastern Paraguay. Earlier reports from Bolivia refer to Leptodactylus vastus, or possibly an unnamed species.
General Info
Lifespan
3-7 years
Diet
Pepper frog primarily consumes a diet of insects, making it an insectivore. It is particularly well-adapted to feast on various invertebrates, with ants, beetles, and spiders comprising major portions of their intake.
Appearance
Pepper frog is a large frog with a sturdy body, reaching up to 10 centimeters in length. Its skin is textured, exhibiting varying shades of brown, black, and green, which aids in camouflage. Distinguished by extensive webbing on its hind feet and a prominent glandular ridge across its back, it further exhibits dark stripes or spots on its legs. No significant differences in appearance based on age, gender, or subspecies are known.
Behavior
Pepper frog has unique breeding behaviour. Males construct large foam nests in temporarily flooded areas to attract females. After mating, females lay eggs within these frothy structures, providing protection against predators and dehydration in their aquatic habitat. Solitary outside of the breeding season, this behaviour exemplifies pepper frog's adaptivity to its environment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Pepper frog 
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