Smoky jungle frog
A species of Ditch frogs, Also known as Central american bullfrog Scientific name : Leptodactylus pentadactylus Genus : Ditch frogs
Smoky jungle frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Also known as:
Central american bullfrog
Scientific name: Leptodactylus pentadactylus
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description General Info
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Description
The smoky jungle frog (Leptodactylus pentadactylus) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. Its local Spanish name is sapo-toro comun (roughly, "common bullfrog"). It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and aquac
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Smoky jungle frog thrives on a diet predominantly of insects, but is known for its diverse dietary range, consuming mainly smaller arthropods, gastropods, and occasionally smaller amphibians, demonstrating its opportunistic feeding habits.
Appearance
Smoky jungle frog is a large frog with a robust body and warty skin. Its primary coloration is dark brown, often patterned with cream or tan markings. The distinguishing feature of this species is the webbing between its toes, which gives it an odd, five-fingered appearance. There are no significant differences in appearance due to sex, age, or subspecies.
Behavior
Smoky jungle frog is predominantly nocturnal, foraging for food and mating under the cover of night. Known for its loud and aggressive mating calls, it shows territorial behavior by expanding its vocal sac to ward off competition. This species is solitary outside of breeding season and exhibits an unusual behavior of creating foam nests for offspring.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Smoky jungle frog 
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