Pointedbelly Frog
A species of Ditch frogs Scientific name : Leptodactylus podicipinus Genus : Ditch frogs
Pointedbelly Frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Scientific name: Leptodactylus podicipinus
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description
Leptodactylus podicipinus (common name: pointedbelly frog) is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in northern Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Brazil.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Pointedbelly Frog largely thrives on invertebrates, including various insects and arachnids. A preferred food source is ground-dwelling ants, which an individual pointedbelly Frog expertly locates and consumes using its specialized tongue.
Appearance
Pointedbelly Frog is a moderately sized frog with a slim, streamlined body and smooth skin. It predominantly sports a brownish-grey color that provides excellent camouflage. Unique features include its long toes and distinct dark bars on the upper legs. Adult males have vocal sacs and are generally smaller than females. There's no remarkable difference in the appearance of young and adults or between subspecies.
Behavior
Pointedbelly Frog is nocturnal, displaying a remarkable reproductive behavior called explosive breeding during rainy seasons. This short, intense period of communal mating is usually brought on by rainfall. Males perform dynamic territorial calls from small ponds to attract females. These amphibians also exhibit a unique defensive behavior where they inflate their bodies when threatened.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Pointedbelly Frog 
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