Chile four-eyed frog
A species of Four-eyed frogs Scientific name : Pleurodema thaul Genus : Four-eyed frogs
Chile four-eyed frog, A species of Four-eyed frogs
Scientific name: Pleurodema thaul
Genus: Four-eyed frogs
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Description
Pleurodema thaul (Spanish: Sapito De Cuatro Ojos) is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in Argentina and Chile. Its natural habitats are subantarctic forests, temperate forests, temperate shrubland, temperate grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, water storage areas, ponds, open excavati
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Chile four-eyed frog typically feeds on a variety of small invertebrates, with preferential consumption of arachnids and insects. Its diet also includes annelids and gastropods, which they hunt actively during nighttime.
Appearance
Chile four-eyed frog is a small-sized frog with smooth, moist skin. It has a robust body with a dorsal coloration varying from brown to dark green, frequently bearing black spots. Its undersides are white to cream, marking a stark contrast. Males stand out for their yellowish vocal sacs during the breeding season. The frog's most distinctive feature is its large, protruding eyes rimmed with silver-white edging.
Behavior
Chile four-eyed frog exhibits both nocturnal and terrestrial behavior, foraging at night while retreating to humid refuges during the day. This species has a breeding period characterized by abundant rainfall, and males employ mate-calling strategies to entice female partners. The chile four-eyed frog performs explosive breeding resulting in numerous offspring, contributing to their high resilience. This frog displays solitary behavior outside of the breeding season.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Leiuperidae Genus
Four-eyed frogs Species
Chile four-eyed frog 
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