Amazon river frog
A species of American frogs Scientific name : Lithobates palmipes Genus : American frogs
Amazon river frog, A species of American frogs
Scientific name: Lithobates palmipes
Genus: American frogs
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Description
The Amazon River frog (Lithobates palmipes) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family that occurs in the northern and Amazonian South America east of the Andes (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Trinidad), with scattered records from northeastern Brazil. In Spanish, it is known as rana verde verdadera. Its natural habitats are tropical rainforests near permanent waterbodies. It is not considered threatened by the Intern
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Amazon river frog largely feeds on small invertebrates, particularly insects and spiders. Within their aquatic habitat, they demonstrate preference for soft-bodied prey such as tadpoles and aquatic larvae.
Appearance
Amazon river frog is a medium-sized frog with smooth, glossy skin. It showcases a dominant dark green color, often with black marblings across its back and sides. This creature sports webbed hind feet, ideal for an aquatic lifestyle. Notably, it possesses a yellow, unmarked underside contrasting its green dorsal color. There are no significant differences in appearance based on age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Amazon river frog is an amphibian with nocturnal, solitary tendencies. Notably, its courtship and breeding behavior occur in aquatic environments, with males vocalizing calls to attract females. Maturity brings about territorial aggression in males who defend breeding sites.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
American frogs Species
Amazon river frog 
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