About Itapotihyla langsdorffii (Duméril & Bibron, 1841)
Species Identity
Itapotihyla langsdorffii (Duméril & Bibron, 1841) is a species of relatively large treefrog.
Sexual Dimorphism
This species exhibits sexual dimorphism: females have a mean snout–vent length of 103 mm (4.1 in), which makes them larger than males, which have a mean snout–vent length of 81 mm (3.2 in).
Habitat Type
Itapotihyla langsdorffii is an arboreal frog that lives on shrubs and trees within rainforest, and it is restricted to pristine habitats.
Brazilian Distribution
The species is locally abundant in suitable habitats across Brazil.
Conservation Status
The known Paraguayan population of Itapotihyla langsdorffii is assumed to be declining due to habitat loss, and may be seriously threatened, but the species as a whole is not considered threatened overall.
Breeding Habitat
Reproduction for this species occurs in temporary and permanent pools located inside rainforest.
Brood Size
Itapotihyla langsdorffii is an explosive breeder, with a mean brood size of over 6000 eggs.
Male Breeding Vocalization
Breeding activity is linked to intense vocalization from males.
Male-Male Agonistic Behavior
Beyond vocalization, male–male interactions during breeding can include grabbing, pushing, and even direct physical combat.
Sexual Size Dimorphism Correlation
This type of behavior is more commonly observed in frog species where males are larger than females.
