Peru white-lipped frog
Leptodactylus rhodonotus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyLeptodactylidae (Southern Frogs)
- GenusLeptodactylus (Neotropical Grass Frogs)
- SpeciesLeptodactylus rhodonotus (Peru white-lipped frog)
About the Peru white-lipped frog
Leptodactylus rhodonotus (Peru white-lipped frog or reddish-brown white-lipped frog) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. Its natural habitats are lowland and montane rainforests. People have also seen it in ditches and degraded areas. It has been observed between 200 and 2050 meters above sea level, and in many protected parks.
The female frog makes a nest out of bubbles to put her eggs in. The tadpoles develop in water. The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Peru white-lipped 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 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Peru white-lipped frog in Manu National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Peru white-lipped frog sighting in Manu National Park, based on 81 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Peru white-lipped frog in Manu National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Peru white-lipped frog in Manu National Park in our monthly data.