Leptodactylus mystaceus

Leptodactylus mystaceus
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Leptodactylidae
Genus:	Leptodactylus
Species:	L. mystaceus
Binomial name
Leptodactylus mystaceus (Spix, 1824)
Synonyms
Leptodactylus amazonicusHeyer, 1978

Leptodactylus mystaceus, also known as the common toad-frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae.

Leptodactylus mystaceus

It is found in northern South America. ^{[2] [3] [1]}

Habitat

This frog lives in many parts of the Amazon Basin, including many protected areas. It has been found in primary and secondary forest, grasslands within forests, and flooded areas. It lives on the ground near temporary bodies of water. Scientists saw the frog between 0 and 1000 meters above sea level. ^[1]

Reproduction

The male frog digs a hole in a muddy area. The female frog makes a foam nest for her eggs. The tadpoles swim and develop in water. ^[1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. In some parts of its range, it is subject to habitat loss associated with fire, logging, agriculture, and urbanization, but the frog has shown a good tolerance to anthropogenic disturbance. ^[1]

References

1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Basin White-Lipped Frog: Leptodactylus mystaceus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023 e.T179010704A85887259. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T179010704A85887259.en . Retrieved October 30, 2025.{{cite iucn}}: uses deprecated |page= identifier (help)
2. Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus mystaceus (Spix, 1824)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
3. "Leptodactylus mystaceus (Spix, 1824)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved October 30, 2025.