Leptodactylus diedrus
| Leptodactylus diedrus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. diedrus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus diedrus | |
Leptodactylus diedrus is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae.[4] Its local name is sapito confuso ("confused toadlet"). It is found in northwestern Amazon Basin in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.[4][5][1]
Description
Male Leptodactylus diedrus grow to a snout–vent length of 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6 in) and females to 34–48 mm (1.3–1.9 in).[3]
Habitat
This frog is found in rocky habitats inside forests. Scientists have observed the frog between 0 and 400 meters above sea level. It has been reported in several protected places.[1]
Reproduction
The female frog deposites eggs in a foam nest in lentic water.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. In some parts of its range, it faces habitat loss to in favor of agriculture and livestock grazing.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Sapito Confuso: Leptodactylus diedrus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57122A85885495. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57122A85885495.en. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ↑ Enrique La Marca; Claudia Azevedo-Ramos; Fernando Castro (2004). "Leptodactylus diedrus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004 e.T57122A11585801. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57122A11585801.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- 1 2 Heyer, W. R. (1994). "Variation within the Leptodactylus podicipinus–wagneri complex of frogs (Amphibia: Leptodactylidae)" (PDF). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology. 546 (546): 1–124. doi:10.5479/si.00810282.546.i.
- 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Leptodactylus diedrus Heyer, 1994". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ "Leptodactylus diedrus Heyer, 1994". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 17, 2025.