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Pseudopaludicola falcipes (Hensel, 1867) is a animal in the Leptodactylidae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Pseudopaludicola falcipes (Hensel, 1867) (Pseudopaludicola falcipes (Hensel, 1867))
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Pseudopaludicola falcipes (Hensel, 1867)

Pseudopaludicola falcipes (Hensel, 1867)

Pseudopaludicola falcipes is a small, adaptable common frog found in South American grasslands and rice plantations, not considered threatened.

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Genus
Pseudopaludicola
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Pseudopaludicola falcipes (Hensel, 1867)

Snout-Vent Length

The snout–vent length of male Pseudopaludicola falcipes ranges from 13.5–16.0 mm (0.53–0.63 in), while the snout–vent length of females ranges from 14.7–18.1 mm (0.58–0.71 in).

Morphological and Color Variation

This species displays extensive variation in both dorsal coloration patterns and morphology.

Population Status

Pseudopaludicola falcipes is a common and abundant species.

Habitat Types

It occurs in natural grasslands and also in cultivated rice plantations.

Breeding Habitat

This frog breeds in temporary pools and ditches.

Conservation Status

It adapts well to disturbed habitats, and is not considered threatened due to its wide distribution.

Photo: (c) Alfredo Sabaliauskas, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alfredo Sabaliauskas · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Leptodactylidae Pseudopaludicola

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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