About Leptodactylus insularum Barbour, 1906
Adult male Leptodactylus insularum measure 66–104.6 mm in snout-vent length, while adult females measure 60.4–99.1 mm. The skin on the dorsum has several folds and dark marks. A dark line runs from the nose to each eye. The backs of the legs have a dark patterned surface with irregularly shaped light spots. The flanks are light brown with dark brown spots, and the belly is very light brown. Adult frogs use aposematic coloration on their legs to confuse predators. These frogs inhabit forests located near streams. Scientists have observed this species in many protected areas. For reproduction, male frogs create a foam nest for the eggs. Females can lay 2000 eggs per clutch, and they protect both the eggs and tadpoles. After the eggs hatch, the female leads the tadpoles to deep water. If the body of water is at risk of drying up, the female will dig a small channel to allow the tadpoles to escape.
