Madre de Dios Thin-toed Frog
Leptodactylus didymus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyLeptodactylidae (Southern Frogs)
- GenusLeptodactylus (Neotropical Grass Frogs)
- SpeciesLeptodactylus didymus (Madre de Dios Thin-toed Frog)
About the Madre de Dios Thin-toed Frog
Leptodactylus didymus, the Madre de Dios thin-toed frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. This terrestrial frog has been seen in primary and secondary rainforests and sometimes urban areas. Scientists have seen it between 0 and 450 meters above sea level.
Scientists have reported the frog in protected places: Tambopata National Reserve, Parque Ambiental Chico Mendes, Reserva Experimental Catuaba, Parque Nacional da Serra do Divisor, and Parque Zoobotânico da Universidade Federal do Acre in Brazil.
This frog deposits its eggs in a nest out of bubbles, a few hundred at a time. The tadpoles have been observed aggregating to survive low-water conditions. The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madre de Dios Thin-toed Frog in Manu 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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Madre de Dios Thin-toed Frog in Manu National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Madre de Dios Thin-toed Frog sighting in Manu National Park, based on 61 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Madre de Dios Thin-toed Frog in Manu National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Madre de Dios Thin-toed Frog in Manu National Park in our monthly data.