Perez's Snouted Frog

About the Perez's Snouted Frog

Edalorhina perezi (Perez's snouted frog) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is one of the only two species in the genus Edalorhina in the family Leptodactylidae. This species is diurnal and terrestrial. During mating season both female and male frogs gather around treefall pools. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and Bolivia.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It has also been found in open areas in secondary forest and on cacao plantations. The species listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List and the population is stable.

Similar to many other frog species, female Perez's snouted frogs (E. perezi) are larger than males. Males are on average 28–36 mm (1.1–1.4 in) in size and the females are 35–40 mm (1.4–1.6 in). The general color of this frog is very similar to leaf litter, which is a cryptic color protection in its habitat. Dorsum skin color is brown and there are usually many random dark brown markings on the back, such as tubercles and longitudinal ridges. Distinct characteristics of this frog... Wikipedia →