Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Leptodactylus Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Leptodactylidae Higher classification Leptodactylus | |
Scientific name Leptodactylus colombiensis Similar Leptodactylus, Frog, Amphibians, Leptodactylidae | ||
Leptodactylus colombiensis is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in the foothills and lower slopes of the Andes in Colombia and westernmost Venezuela (Táchira).
Leptodactylus colombiensis is a common frog. It inhabits lowland and lower montane and montane humid forests. It can also be found in degraded habitats provided that there are puddles. It is a terrestrial and nocturnal species but one that is closely associated with waterbodies; it shelters on muddy holes near water.
Male Leptodactylus colombiensis grow to a snout–vent length of 33–56 mm (1.3–2.2 in) and females to 38–63 mm (1.5–2.5 in).
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