Steindachner's dwarf frog
A species of Physalaemus Scientific name : Physalaemus ephippifer Genus : Physalaemus
Steindachner's dwarf frog, A species of Physalaemus
Scientific name: Physalaemus ephippifer
Genus: Physalaemus
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Description
Physalaemus ephippifer is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in central and eastern Brazilian Amazonia, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and southern Venezuela (BolÃvar state). It might not occur in French Guiana.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Steindachner's dwarf frog's diet primarily consists of small invertebrates. This species demonstrates a preference for insects, particularly beetles and ants, using its elongated tongue to catch prey.
Appearance
Steindachner's dwarf frog is a small-sized frog with a compact, flattened body. Its skin is rough and granulated, primarily in shades of brown with bold, black markings. Steindachner's dwarf frog exhibits striking red patches located on its concealed surfaces, notably under the limbs. The males possess vocal sacs which are conspicuously absent in females. This species lacks notable features like horns, wings, or tails.
Behavior
Steindachner's dwarf frog is a nocturnal species exhibiting cryptic behavior. Fostered by their mottled skin providing camouflage, these frogs are semi-aquatic, spending hours motionless near water bodies. Primarily solitary, they only assemble for mating purposes where the male employs a unique mating call. Survival adaptations include producing toxic skin secretions deterring potential predators.
Population
Increasing
Photo By Leandro J.C.L. Moraes, Alexandre P. de Almeida, Rafael de Fraga, Rommel R. Zamora, Renata M. Pirani, Ariane A.A. Silva, Vinícius T. de Carvalho, Marcelo Gordo, Fernanda P. Werneck. , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Leiuperidae Genus
Physalaemus Species
Steindachner's dwarf frog 
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