Leptodactylus gracilis (Duméril & Bibron, 1840)

Taxonomic Classification

Leptodactylus gracilis is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae.

Distribution

It has confirmed populations in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, and its presence is suspected in Peru.

Habitat and Elevation Range

This species inhabits grasslands and forests, and has been recorded at elevations ranging from 0 to 2000 meters above sea level.

Known Protected Area Occurrences

It has been reported in a large number of protected areas: Río Pilcomayo National Park, Calilegua National Park, Parque Nacional El Rey, Cerro Verde Área de manejo de hábitats y/o especies, Humedales del Santa Lucia Área Protegida con Recursos Manejados, Parque Universitario Sierra de San Javier, Horco Molle Reserva Universitaria, Reserva de Uso Multiple Escuela Rural Enrique Berduc, Rincón de Santa María Reserva Natural Provincial, Pampa de Achala Reserva Hidrica Provincial, El Bagual Private Reserve, APA da Escarpa Devoniana, APA do Entorno da Costeira, ESEC do Taim, FLONA de Chapeco, PARES de Vila Velha, PARES Itapeva, PARES Serra Furada, PARES Tabuleiro, PARMU das Araucarias, PARMU Morro do Ceu, PARNA da Lagoa do Peixe, PARNA dos Campos Gerais, REBIO do Ibicui Mirim, and REBIO Lami Jose Lutzenberger.

Suspected Additional Protected Area

Scientists believe this species may also occur in Área de Proteção Ambiental Do Banhado Grande.

Reproductive Behavior

For reproduction, female Leptodactylus gracilis create foam nests inside burrows to lay their eggs.

Tadpole Development Habitat

Tadpoles of this species develop in temporary ponds and flooded grasslands.