Leptodactylus colombiensis


Leptodactylus colombiensis is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in the foothills and lower slopes of the Andes in Colombia and westernmost Venezuela.

Habitat

Leptodactylus colombiensis is a common frog. It inhabits lowland and lower montane and montane humid forests. It can also be found in degraded habitats provided that there are puddles. It is a terrestrial and nocturnal species but one that is closely associated with waterbodies; it shelters on muddy holes near water.
The frog's known range contains protected parks: Tinigua National Park, Páramo de Tamá National Park, Montes de Oca Forest Reserve, Guajira Forest Reserve, Las Jaguas Private Protection Area, and San Carlos Private Protection Area.

Description

Male Leptodactylus colombiensis grow to a snout–vent length of and females to. This frog feeds on invertebrates.

Relationship to humans

Local people sometimes use this frog as fishbait.