Túngara frog
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The Túngara frog (Engystomops pustulosus) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae.[2] It is a small nocturnal terrestrial frog found in Mexico, Central America, and the northeastern regions of South America.
Túngara frog | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Leptodactylidae |
Genus: | Engystomops |
Species: | E. pustulosus |
Binomial name | |
Engystomops pustulosus (Cope, 1864) | |
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The tungara frog exhibits interesting behavior in male/female interactions. Male vocalizations are critical in female mate choice, and females often prefer males who give complex mating calls at a lower frequency rather than simple calls at a higher frequency.[3] This long distance vocalization is the primary mating behavior of tungara frogs, and it is produced by a fibrous mass in the frog’s larynx. The tungara frog may also have a mutualistic relationship with tarantulas, where tarantulas participate in predator defense while frogs protect tarantula eggs. Tungara frogs have distinct coloration which helps defend them from predators