Vaillant's frog
A species of American frogs Scientific name : Lithobates vaillanti Genus : American frogs
Vaillant's frog, A species of American frogs
Scientific name: Lithobates vaillanti
Genus: American frogs
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Description
Vaillant's frog (Lithobates vaillanti) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, rural gardens, heavily degraded former forests
General Info
Lifespan
3-7 years
Diet
Vaillant's frog primarily consume a carnivorous diet, favoring small invertebrates. Crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic insects constitute a significant part of their dietary intake, supplementing with occasional plant material.
Appearance
Vaillant's frog is a tadpole-shaped amphibian, featuring semi-smooth skin with no fur or feathers. The creature exhibits a range of colors from dark brown to greenish, often marked with dark brown or black blotches along its back. Notable absence of wings or horns, it does have a long, mobile tail. There isn't any significant variation in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Vaillant's frog is noted for its nocturnal and solitary lifestyle, primarily engaging in foraging activities during the night. They exhibit a unique post-mating behavior where females retain fertilized eggs within their oviducts for a prolonged period before laying. Beyond mating season, individuals are territorial and employ vocalizations to defend their domains.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
American frogs Species
Vaillant's frog 
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