Pleurodema nebulosum
A species of Four-eyed frogs Scientific name : Pleurodema nebulosum Genus : Four-eyed frogs
Pleurodema nebulosum, A species of Four-eyed frogs
Scientific name: Pleurodema nebulosum
Genus: Four-eyed frogs
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Description
Pleurodema nebulosum is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is endemic to Argentina. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, ponds, irrigated land, and seasonally flooded agricultur
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Pleurodema nebulosum is an insectivorous species, predominantly feeding on arthropods. Its diet is diverse, comprising chiefly of ants, beetles, spiders, and other small insects, ensuring its nutritional needs are met.
Appearance
Pleurodema nebulosum is a small-sized frog with a robust body. Characterized by smooth and shiny skin, it displays a dominant colour of brown to green with irregular patterns of black blotches. In addition, its belly is white with dark specks. One critical feature is its enlarged vocal sac in males which puffs out during mating calls. No significant differences in appearance exist due to age or subspecies.
Behavior
Pleurodema nebulosum is primarily nocturnal, emerging at dusk to forage for food using its adhesive tongue. It has a solitary demeanor, generally avoiding social interaction. This species is territorial, vocalizing powerful warning calls to maintain its space. Remarkably, pleurodema nebulosum exhibits a unique defensive behavior where it inflates its body when threatened, showcasing its brightly colored underbelly to potential predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Leiuperidae Genus
Four-eyed frogs Species
Pleurodema nebulosum 
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