Leptodactylus bufonius
| Leptodactylus bufonius | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. bufonius
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus bufonius Boulenger, 1894
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Leptodactylus bufonius is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.[2][3][1]
Habitat
These generalist frogs live in many kinds of habitats. In Brazil, it has been reported in Amazonia, Pantanal, and Cerrado biomes. It has been observed as high as 800 meters above sea level. This frog has shown tolerance to anthropogenic disturbance.[1]
The frog has been reported in many protected areas: Mburucuyá, Río Pilcomayo, Defensores del Chaco, and Copo national parks and Salinas Grandes, Chancani, and Loro Hablador provincial parks.[1]
Reproduction
The male frogs dig burrows near ponds for the eggs.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. In some parts of their range, frogs might face some danger from habitat loss in favor of agriculture and toxicity from agrochemicals.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Vizcacheras' White-lipped Frog: Leptodactylus bufonius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57115A101428767. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57115A101428767.en. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus bufonius Boulenger, 1894". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ "Leptodactylus bufonius Boulenger, 1894". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved November 19, 2025.