About Leptodactylus didymus Heyer, García-Lopez & Cardoso, 1996
Common Name and Taxonomy
Leptodactylus didymus, commonly called the Madre de Dios thin-toed frog, is a species of frog belonging to the family Leptodactylidae.
Native Range
This species is native to Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Habitat Type
It is a terrestrial frog that inhabits primary and secondary rainforests, and can sometimes also be found in urban areas.
Elevation Range
It has been recorded at elevations ranging from 0 to 450 meters above sea level.
Protected Area Records
Confirmed populations of this frog have been documented in several protected areas, including Brazil's Tambopata National Reserve, Parque Ambiental Chico Mendes, Reserva Experimental Catuaba, Parque Nacional da Serra do Divisor, and Parque Zoobotânico da Universidade Federal do Acre.
Reproductive Traits
For reproduction, this frog lays its eggs in bubble nests, producing several hundred eggs per clutch.
Tadpole Behavior
When in the tadpole stage, individuals will gather in groups to survive periods of low water.
