Leptodactylus ventrimaculatus Boulenger, 1902

Taxonomic Classification

Leptodactylus ventrimaculatus is a species of frog belonging to the family Leptodactylidae.

Native Distribution

This species is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Activity Pattern and Habitat

It is a nocturnal species that inhabits forest areas located near streams.

Habitat Disturbance Tolerance

This frog has some level of tolerance to human-caused habitat disturbance, and individuals have been observed living in pastures and secondary forests.

Elevation Range

Recorded elevations for this species reach up to 1400 meters above sea level.

Reproductive Egg Laying

For reproduction, adult frogs lay their eggs on low-growing vegetation.

Tadpole Development

Once eggs hatch, tadpoles swim and complete their development in bodies of water.