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Leptodactylus laticeps
Species of frog From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leptodactylus laticeps is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.[2][3][1][4]
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Habitat
These terrestrial frogs are associated with forest habitats. I can dig its own caves or use those made by other animals. Scientists saw the frog as high as 300 meters above sea level.[1]
Scientists have reported the frog in some protected areas, such as Parque Nacional Defensores del Chaco and Parque Nacional Teniente Enciso. Scientists suspect it in Reserva Natural Formosa, Parque Natural Provincial Fuerte Esperanza, Parque Natural Provincial Loro Hablador, and Parque Nacional Copo.[1]
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Life cycle
Scientists are not sure how the tadpoles live. They believe the tadpoles develop at least partially underground.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this species as near threatened. The National Red List in Argentina classifies it as vulnerable, and the National Red List in Paraguay classifies it as least concern. Threats include habitat loss, especially in the Chaco Seco region. People convert the habitat to cattle pasture. Fires and agrochemicals can also harm this frog. Road projects such as route PYIX (Transchaco) and route Bioceánica can also disrupt habitat.[1]
In Paraguay and Argentina, people catch this frog to sell as a pet.[1]
References
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