Urnero
A species of Ditch frogs Scientific name : Leptodactylus latinasus Genus : Ditch frogs
Urnero, A species of Ditch frogs
Scientific name: Leptodactylus latinasus
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description
Leptodactylus latinasus (common name: oven frog, in Spanish urnero) is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in the Gran Chaco of northern Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay and east and south to southern Brazil and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical grasslands near waterbodies. It tolerates anthropogenic disturbance well. It breeds in underground chambers. This abundant and adaptable species is not facing any important threa
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Urnero is a carnivorous species predominantly sustaining on invertebrates. Its diet encompasses a variety of insects, particularly preferring beetles and ants. It occasionally feeds on other small creatures such as spiders and centipedes.
Appearance
Urnero is a medium-sized frog with a stout, compact body. Its rough, warty skin is primarily dark brown, but it also features distinctive black markings and a pale underbelly. Males have a unique white throat. Apart from its vivid color variation, this species has a short, rounded snout and small hidden tympanum, creating a distinctive profile. Unlike some frog species, it lacks any physical adornments such as horns or spines.
Behavior
Urnero is a nocturnal species, primarily active during humid conditions. It exhibits solitary behavior, except during mating periods where males engage in acoustic signaling to attract females. Notably, urnero uses a foam nest to protect its offsprings from predators and climatic variations, demonstrating its adaptive behavior for survival in its marshy habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Urnero 
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