Leptodactylus luctator

Common Name and Classification

Leptodactylus luctator, commonly known as the wrestler frog, is a species of frog belonging to the family Leptodactylidae.

Endemic Range

It is endemic to Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Habitat Adaptability

This frog species can live in a wide variety of habitat types.

Recorded Habitat Types

It has been recorded in savannahs, other grasslands, dry areas, forests, forest edges, ponds, lakes, and alongside rivers.

Anthropogenic Habitat Tolerance

It tolerates some degree of human-caused environmental change, and has been observed living in gardens.

Elevation Range and Protected Areas

Scientists have recorded this species at elevations ranging from 0 to 1000 meters above sea level, and it has been reported to occur in many protected areas.

Reproductive Nesting Behavior

For reproduction, this frog creates a bubble nest to hold its eggs, which floats on the surface of the water.

Tadpole Behavior

After tadpoles hatch from the eggs, they display schooling behavior.