About Engystomops freibergi (Donoso-Barros, 1969)
General Size
Engystomops freibergi are relatively small frogs. Males measure 24–36 mm (0.94–1.42 in) in snout–vent length, while females measure 25–39 mm (0.98–1.54 in).
Dorsal Coloration
Their dorsal coloration is variable.
Dorsal Skin Texture
The skin on the dorsum is warty, with small tubercles interspersed with scattered larger tubercles.
Distribution and Habitat
Engystomops freibergi is a locally common species that occurs in lowland Amazon rainforest.
Activity and Diet
These nocturnal frogs are typically found in the leaf litter of primary forest, and they feed primarily on termites.
Breeding Season Timing
Their breeding season lines up with the rainy season, which runs from December to March.
Male Calling Behavior
Males call at night near temporary ponds and slow-moving streams. Their call includes a prefix and a "whine" component, and some populations also have a third "squawk" component.
Nest Deposition
Females deposit foam nests on the surface of ponds.