Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes
| Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Pseudopaludicola |
| Species: | P. ceratophyes |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes Rivero and Serna, 1985 | |
The Leticia swamp frog (Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes) is a frog. It lives in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil.[2][3][1]
Home
This frog lives on the dead leaves on the ground. It lives in forests where the branches come together like a roof and where the ground floods. Scientists have seen it between 100 and 300 m (330 and 980 ft) above sea level.[1]
Scientists have seen these frogs in protected places.[1]
Young
The female frog puts eggs in water that is not deep. The tadpoles swim in the water.[1]
Danger
Scientists from the IUCN say this frog is not in danger of dying out. In some places, some of the frogs may be in danger from people building farms, cutting down trees, and taking wood.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Leticia Swamp Frog: Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T57312A85894407. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57312A85894407.en. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. "Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes Rivero and Serna, 1985". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes Rivero and Serna, 1985". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved March 9, 2026.