Leptodactylus fragilis (Brocchi, 1877)

Dorsal Coloration

Mexican white-lipped frogs are grey-brown with brown or black mottling.

Distinctive Facial Marking

They have a distinct white stripe along the upper lip, which gives the species its common name.

Adult Body Size

Adult individuals reach a length of 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2.0 in).

Habitat Range Types

This is a widespread and common species that occurs in a variety of habitats, including savanna, grassland, semi-arid lands, and open areas within both humid and dry lowland and montane tropical forests.

Habitat Associations & Elevation

It is frequently found near water, and has been recorded at elevations up to 1,530 metres (5,020 ft) above sea level.

Activity Pattern & Diet

Mexican white-lipped frogs are nocturnal and carnivorous.

Diurnal Behavior & Feeding Timing

During hot daytime periods, they bury themselves in loose soil in roadside ditches, irrigated cropland, or grasslands, and emerge in the evening to feed.