Sabinal frog
A species of Ditch frogs Scientific name : Leptodactylus melanonotus Genus : Ditch frogs
Sabinal frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Scientific name: Leptodactylus melanonotus
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description
Leptodactylus melanonotus is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassl
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Sabinal frog primarily feeds on small invertebrates. It prefers to build its diet off earthworms, insects, spiders, and small crustaceans, using its specialized tongue to capture and swallow prey.
Appearance
Sabinal frog is a medium-sized frog, with rough, warty skin. It has an overall dark brown coloration, with a unique black mark on its back. Additionally, it carries a pair of large, shovel-like feet which help it in its burrowing lifestyle. Its coloration and markings remain consistent throughout its life stages and across both genders.
Behavior
Sabinal frog exhibits a nocturnal lifestyle, primarily foraging for food during night hours. This amphibian displays a solitary nature, primarily interacting with others during the mating season. It exhibits territorial behaviors, using vocalizations to ward off intruders. Notably, sabinal frog lays eggs in foam nests built near water sources, a strategy adapted to limit predation.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Sabinal frog 
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