Colombian four-eyed frog
A species of Four-eyed frogs Scientific name : Pleurodema brachyops Genus : Four-eyed frogs
Colombian four-eyed frog, A species of Four-eyed frogs
Scientific name: Pleurodema brachyops
Genus: Four-eyed frogs
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Description
The Colombian four-eyed frog (Pleurodema brachyops; in Spanish: sapito lipon) is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in an area stretching from Guyana and northern Brazil (Roraima state) through Venezuela (including Isla Margarita) and Colombia into Panama as well as the Netherlands Antilles.
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Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Colombian four-eyed frog predominantly feeds on small invertebrates, with a particular preference for arachnids and insects. It is an opportunistic feeder, also consuming earthworms, centipedes, and small mollusks when available.
Appearance
Colombian four-eyed frog is a small, slender amphibian with a rough, speckled skin. Their predominant coloration ranges from gray to brown, and they have distinctive darker spots across their back and sides. Unlike many frogs, colombian four-eyed frog lacks webbing between its toes. Adults also feature a conspicuous bright orange or yellow ventral surface with black markings, giving colombian four-eyed frog its unique appearance.
Behavior
Colombian four-eyed frog is recognized for its nocturnal foraging strategy, characterized by feeding primarily on insects. This solitary species, known for distinct territorial instincts, marks territory via visual cues rather than vocal. Unique survival behaviors involve the secretion of a skin toxin when threatened, relying greatly on this passive defense strategy in its natural habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Leiuperidae Genus
Four-eyed frogs Species
Colombian four-eyed frog 
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