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Paratelmatobiinae
The southern frogs form the Leptodactylidae, a name that comes from Greek meaning a bird or other animal having slender toes. They are a diverse family of frogs that most likely diverged from other hyloids during the Cretaceous. The family has undergone major taxonomic revisions in recent years, including the reclassification of the former subfamily Eleutherodactylinae into its own family the Eleutherodactylidae; the Leptodactylidae now number 206 species in 15 genera distributed throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The family includes terrestrial, burrowing, aquatic, and arboreal members, inhabiting a wide range of habitats. Several of the genera within the Leptodactylidae lay their eggs in foam nests. These can be in crevices, on the surface of water, or on forest floors. These foam nests are some of the most varied among frogs. When eggs hatch in nests on the forest floor, the tadpoles remain within the nest, without eating, until metamorphosis. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scythrophrys
''Scythrophrys'' is a genus of frogs in the family Leptodactylidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, ''Scythrophrys sawayae'', commonly known as the Banhado frog, after its type locality. It is endemic to Serra do Mar in Paraná and Santa Catarina states, south-eastern Brazil. Its natural habitats are secondary and old growth forests; reproduction takes place in temporary pools. Its populations are scattered but it is locally common. It is threatened by habitat loss. This species was first described in 1953 by the American herpetologist Doris Mable Cochran whose research was focused on the herpetofauna of the West Indies and South America. Description The Banhado frog is a small, plump frog, growing to a length of about , with males being slightly smaller than females. The snout is pointed and there are pointed projections above the eyes. The limbs are slender and the digits bear small disc-shaped pads. There are three distinct colour forms; about 50% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rupirana
''Rupirana'' is a genus of frogs in the family Leptodactylidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the singles species ''Rupirana cardosoi''. The specific name ''cardosoi'' honors Adão José Cardoso, a Brazilian herpetologist. It is endemic to northern Espinhaço Mountains, Bahia, Brazil. Its natural habitats are banks of small streams in high-altitude (about asl) grassy vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... Part of the range is within the Chapada Diamantina National Park. References Leptodactylidae Monotypic amphibian genera Amphibians of Brazil Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians described in 1999 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Leptodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paratelmatobius
''Paratelmatobius'' is a genus of frogs in the family Leptodactylidae. They are endemic to southern Brazil. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Paratelmatobius '': AmphibiaWeb also lists ''Paratelmatobius pictiventris'', but Amphibian Species of the World considers it a synonym of ''Paratelmatobius gaigeae ''Paratelmatobius gaigeae'' (common name: Gaige's rapids frog) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Serra da Bocaina, a part of Serra do Mar, southeastern Brazil. ''Paratelmatobius gaigeae'' is named after Helen B ...''. References Leptodactylidae Amphibians of South America Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibian genera Taxa named by Bertha Lutz Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Leptodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylinae
The Leptodactylinae are a subfamily of leptodactylid frogs distributed between southern North America (Texas, USA, and Sonora, Mexico) and South America to Brazil. Their sister taxon is the clade comprising the Leiuperinae and Paratelmatobiinae. Genera The four genera in the subfamily are: * '' Adenomera'' Steindachner, 1867 * ''Hydrolaetare'' Gallardo, 1963 * ''Leptodactylus ''Leptodactylus'' is a genus of leptodactylid frogs. It includes the species commonly called ditch frogs or white-lipped frogs. It is very similar to ''Physalaemus ''Physalaemus'' is a large genus of leptodactylid The southern frogs form th ...'' Fitzinger, 1826 * '' Lithodytes'' Fitzinger, 1843 References Taxa named by Franz Werner Tetrapod subfamilies {{Leptodactylidae-stub es:Leptodactylinae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossodactylodes
''Crossodactylodes'' (common name: bromeliad frogs) is a genus of leptodactylid frogs from the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. Most ''Crossodactylodes'' are Atlantic Forest species closely associated with bromeliads where they complete their entire life cycle, including the larval development. However, ''Crossodactylodes itambe'' inhabits rupicolous (rock-dwelling) bromeliads in open field habitats at higher altitudes. Species There are five species: * '' Crossodactylodes bokermanni'' Peixoto, 1983 * ''Crossodactylodes itambe ''Crossodactylodes'' (common name: bromeliad frogs) is a genus of leptodactylid frogs from the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. Most ''Crossodactylodes'' are Atlantic Forest species closely associated with bromeliad The Bromeliaceae (the ...'' Barata, Santos, Leite, and Garcias, 2013 * '' Crossodactylodes izecksohni'' Peixoto, 1983 * '' Crossodactylodes pintoi'' Cochran, 1938 * '' Crossodactylodes septentrionalis'' Teixeira, Recoder, Amaro, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithodytes
''Lithodytes'' is a genus of frogs in the family of Leptodactylidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, ''Lithodytes lineatus'', also commonly known as the gold-striped frog or painted antnest frog. It is found in tropical South America where it lives in humid forests among the leaf litter. These frogs build foam nests at the edge of temporary pools, and the tadpoles develop within these. The frogs also associate with certain leafcutter ants (''Atta cephalotes'') and breed inside their nests without being attacked by the ants. Description The female ''Lithodytes lineatus'' grows to a length ranging from , and the male is slightly smaller. It has a slender body and blunt snout. The overall color is black apart from a pair of yellow lateral stripes running from the snout to the groin, where there is a red or orange patch. The limbs are brown banded with black. This frog is similar in appearance to the brilliant-thighed poison frog (''Allobates femoralis''), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edalorhina
''Edalorhina'' is a small genus of leptodactylid frogs. They are found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and western Brazil. They are sometimes known as the snouted frogs. Species The genus contains only the following two species: * ''Edalorhina nasuta'' Boulenger, 1912 * ''Edalorhina perezi ''Edalorhina perezi'' (Perez's snouted frog) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is one of the only two species in the genus Edalorhina in the family Leptodactylidae. This species is diurnal and terrestrial. During mating s ...'' Jiménez de la Espada, 1870 References Leptodactylidae Amphibians of South America Taxa named by Marcos Jiménez de la Espada Amphibian genera {{Leptodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptodactylus
''Leptodactylus'' is a genus of leptodactylid frogs. It includes the species commonly called ditch frogs or white-lipped frogs. It is very similar to ''Physalaemus ''Physalaemus'' is a large genus of leptodactylid The southern frogs form the Leptodactylidae, a name that comes from Greek meaning a bird or other animal having slender toes. They are a diverse family of frogs that most likely diverged from o ...'', a close relative, and indeed the recently described '' Leptodactylus lauramiriamae'' is in some aspects intermediate between them. The name means ‘slender finger’, from '' leptos'' (‘thin, delicate’) and the Greek ' (, ‘finger, toe’). Species There are about 75 species in this genus: Footnotes References * (2005): ''Leptodactylus lauramiriamae'', a distinctive new species of frog (Amphibia: Anura: Leptodactylidae) from Rondônia, Brazil. ''Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington'' 118(3): 590–595. DOI: 10.2988/0006-324X(2005)118 90:LL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydrolaetare
''Hydrolaetare'' is a genus of leptodactylid frogs. These frogs are found in Colombia, French Guiana, Peru, Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green from top to bottom) with the coat of arms of Bolivia in the center , flag_alt2 = 7 × 7 square p ..., and Brazil. Species There are three species in this genus. References Amphibian genera Amphibians of South America Leptodactylinae {{Leptodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adenomera
''Adenomera'' is a genus of leptodactylid frogs, sometimes known as tropical bullfrogs, found in South America east of the Andes. The genus was until recently considered a synonym of ''Leptodactylus ''Leptodactylus'' is a genus of leptodactylid frogs. It includes the species commonly called ditch frogs or white-lipped frogs. It is very similar to ''Physalaemus ''Physalaemus'' is a large genus of leptodactylid The southern frogs form th ...''. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Adenomera'': References Leptodactylinae Amphibians of South America Amphibian genera Taxa named by Franz Steindachner {{Leptodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
