Leptodactylus colombiensis Heyer, 1994

Size

Male Leptodactylus colombiensis reach a snout–vent length of 33–56 mm (1.3–2.2 in), while females grow to 38–63 mm (1.5–2.5 in).

Diet

This frog species feeds on invertebrates.

Population Status

Leptodactylus colombiensis is a common frog.

Habitat

It lives in lowland, lower montane, and montane humid forests, and can also be found in degraded habitats as long as puddles are present.

Behavior and Ecology

It is a terrestrial, nocturnal species that remains closely associated with waterbodies, and shelters in muddy holes near water.

Protected Range Areas

The known range of this frog includes multiple protected areas: Tinigua National Park, Páramo de Tamá National Park, Montes de Oca Forest Reserve, Guajira Forest Reserve, Las Jaguas Private Protection Area, and San Carlos Private Protection Area.