Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Odontophrynus Higher classification Odontophrynus | Phylum Chordata Family Odontophrynidae Scientific name Odontophrynus lavillai Rank Species | |
Similar Odontophrynus, Frog, Amphibians, Odontophrynus americanus, Leptodactylus bufonius | ||
Odontophrynus lavillai (Spanish name: escuericito) is a species of frog in the Odontophrynidae family. It is found in northern Argentina, western and northern Paraguay, central-western Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul), and eastern Bolivia.
Odontophrynus lavillai is a fossorial frog. It occurs in open habitats from the Chaco to the Interandean Valles. Reproduction takes place in temporary waterbodies, including roadside ditches. It is locally threatened by habitat loss.
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