Wrestler Frog
Leptodactylus luctator
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyLeptodactylidae (Southern Frogs)
- GenusLeptodactylus (Neotropical Grass Frogs)
- SpeciesLeptodactylus luctator (Wrestler Frog)
About the Wrestler Frog
Leptodactylus luctator, the wrestler frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is native to Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Argentina. These frogs can survive in many types of habitats. They have been observed in savannahs, other grasslands, dry places, forests, edges of forests, ponds, lakes, and next to rivers. It is tolerant to some anthropogenic change, and people have seen it in gardens. Scientists observed the frog between 0 and 1000 meters above sea level.
Scientists have reported the frog in many protected places. This frog is used for human food. The frog makes a nest out of bubbles for its eggs. The foam nest stays on the top of the water. After the tadpoles hatch, they exhibit schooling behavior. The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. In some parts of its range, some frogs might be in danger from habitat loss in from logging, fires, or agriculture. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Wrestler Frog in Iberá National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Wrestler Frog in Iberá National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Wrestler Frog sighting in Iberá National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Wrestler Frog in Iberá National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Wrestler Frog in Iberá National Park in our monthly data.