Savage's thin-toed frog
A species of Ditch frogs Scientific name : Leptodactylus savagei Genus : Ditch frogs
Savage's thin-toed frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Scientific name: Leptodactylus savagei
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description
Leptodactylus savagei, or Savage's thin-toed frog, is a species of leptodactylid frog which ranges from eastern Honduras, through Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama to Colombia adjacent to Panama, with a seemingly disjunct population present in the area of Santa Marta in northern Colombia, at elevations from close to the sea level to 660Â m (2,170Â ft).
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Savage's thin-toed frog has a carnivorous diet primarily composed of insects. It displays a distinct preference for soft-bodied invertebrates such as spiders and worms, ensuring essential protein intake. This species is also known to consume other smaller amphibians when necessary.
Appearance
Savage's thin-toed frog is a medium-sized frog with a slightly oval body shape, dense, rough skin, and long, robust hind legs. It sports a tan to brown coloration, often with darker, irregular markings across the body and limbs, and a distinctive sharp-edged fold across the back. No notable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies are observed.
Behavior
Savage's thin-toed frog is principally nocturnal with a high degree of environmental and temporal variability in its activities. It exhibits a fascinating reproductive strategy, constructing foam nests in underground chambers or water bodies. Being moderately social, it tends to vocalize as part of territorial defense, primarily during the breeding season. Its survival is enhanced by being highly adaptable to different habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Savage's thin-toed frog 
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