| Leptodactylus diedrus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. diedrus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus diedrus Heyer, 1994 [3] | |
Leptodactylus diedrus is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. [4] Its local name is sapito confuso ("confused toadlet"). It is found in northwestern Amazon Basin in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru. [4] [5] [1]
Male Leptodactylus diedrus grow to a snout–vent length of 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6 in) and females to 34–48 mm (1.3–1.9 in). [3]
This frog is found in rocky habitats inside forests. Scientists have observed the frog between 0 and 400 meters above sea level. It has been reported in several protected places. [1]
The female frog deposites eggs in a foam nest in lentic water. [1]
The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. In some parts of its range, it faces habitat loss to in favor of agriculture and livestock grazing. [1]
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