Leptodactylus poecilochilus (Cope, 1862)

Adult Male Size

Adult males of Leptodactylus poecilochilus measure 33 to 49 mm in snout-vent length, while adult females measure 32 to 50 mm.

Head and Dorsal Skin

Its head is longer than it is wide, and there is some folded skin on its back.

Dorsal Coloration

The dorsal skin is brown-gray with spots or stripes, with a light stripe running down the middle of the back.

Chin Coloration

Dark coloration sometimes appears on the chin.

Hind Leg Markings

The backs of the hind legs have barring, and a long white stripe runs along the thighs.

Ventrum Coloration

The ventrum is white.

Male and Ocular Features

Male individuals have a black vocal slit, and the iris of the eye is gold.

Natural Habitats

This frog's natural habitats include subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, ponds, and canals and ditches.

Breeding Behavior

This species is an explosive breeder. Females deposit eggs in ponds.

Tadpole Size

At developmental stage 40, tadpoles can reach up to 40 mm in total length.

Tadpole Mouth Position

The tadpole mouth is positioned on the underside of the body.

Tadpole Body Coloration

The tadpole body has a blotched color pattern, darker on the back and lighter on the belly.

Tadpole Tail Features

The caudal fin is pointed, and spots are present on the tail.