Leptodactylus vastus

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Leptodactylus vastus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Leptodactylus
Species:
L. vastus
Binomial name
Leptodactylus vastus
Lutz, 1930
Synonyms[2]
  • Leptodactylus (Cavicola) vastus Lutz, 1930

Leptodactylus vastus, the northeastern pepper frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]

The adult frogs have been found in Cerrado and Caatinga biomes and in and near ponds and other bodies of water. Scientists have observed the frog between 153 and 537 meters above sea level.[1]

Scientists have found the frog in protected parks.[1]

Reproduction

This frog builds a foam nest for its eggs on the ground near water. The tadpoles develop in water.[1]

Threats

Original description

References

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