Leptodactylus colombiensis Heyer, 1994 is a animal in the Leptodactylidae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Leptodactylus colombiensis Heyer, 1994

Leptodactylus colombiensis Heyer, 1994

Leptodactylus colombiensis is a common terrestrial nocturnal water-associated frog that feeds on invertebrates.

Genus
Leptodactylus
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Leptodactylus colombiensis Heyer, 1994

Male Leptodactylus colombiensis reach a snout–vent length of 33–56 mm (1.3–2.2 in), while females grow to 38–63 mm (1.5–2.5 in). This frog species feeds on invertebrates. Leptodactylus colombiensis is a common frog. It lives in lowland, lower montane, and montane humid forests, and can also be found in degraded habitats as long as puddles are present. It is a terrestrial, nocturnal species that remains closely associated with waterbodies, and shelters in muddy holes near water. The known range of this frog includes multiple protected areas: Tinigua National Park, Páramo de Tamá National Park, Montes de Oca Forest Reserve, Guajira Forest Reserve, Las Jaguas Private Protection Area, and San Carlos Private Protection Area.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Leptodactylidae Leptodactylus

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