Santa fe frog
A species of Ditch frogs Scientific name : Leptodactylus laticeps Genus : Ditch frogs
Santa fe frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Scientific name: Leptodactylus laticeps
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description General Info
Description
Leptodactylus laticeps is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. Its local names are rana coralina ("coralline frog") and rana de los viscacheras ("viscacha-warren frog").
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Santa fe frog predominantly feeds on small invertebrates, specializing in the consumption of various arthropods. Its intake includes insects, particularly ants, spiders and crustaceans, which it captures using its long tongue.
Appearance
Santa fe frog is a medium-sized frog species with a robust body. It exhibits a green colour with irregular red and yellow stripes and spots. This distinct colouration aids it blend perfectly into wetland environments. Santa fe frog has smooth skin with small granules distributed all over its broad head and body. Exceptionally, the males have a large red vocal sac that inflates during the mating season, making them easily distinguishable from females.
Behavior
Santa fe frog exhibits primarily nocturnal habits, spending daytime hours concealed in dense vegetation. This solitary species displays a territorial nature, with males often vocalizing distinctive calls to assert control over a space. Its predominant behavior for food acquisition involves ambushing its prey, rather than actively hunting.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Santa fe frog 
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