Leptodactylus paraensis
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| Leptodactylus paraensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. paraensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus paraensis Heyer, 2005 | |
Leptodactylus paraensis, the Pará thin-toed frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to the states of Mato Grosso and Pará in Brazil.[2][3][1]
The adult male frog measures 99-129 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 118-140 mm. The dorsum is dark with marks on it. There are dark triangles on the lips, sometimes touching the eyes.[4]
Habitat
Scientists have observed this frog in primary, closed-canopy rainforest. They have also been observed in forests that have undergone some selective logging.[1]
Scientists have reported these frogs in protected areas, including Tapajos National Forest.[1]
