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Rio Bahu White-lipped Frog
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Rio Bahu White-lipped Frog

Leptodactylus natalensis

Leptodactylus natalensis is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is endemic to Brazil where it is found on the eastern coast. Leptodactylus natalensis is a very common species. It lives in muddy places at secondary lowland forests, shrubby vegetation, and wet cow pastures near forest, but not in primary forest. Breed takes place in temporary ponds.

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Description

Male Leptodactylus natalensis grow to a snout–vent length of 29–42 mm (1.1–1.7 in) and females to 33–49 mm (1.3–1.9 in).

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Range & habitat

Leptodactylus natalensis is a very common species. It lives in muddy places at secondary lowland forests, shrubby vegetation, and wet cow pastures near secondary forest, but not in primary forest. Breeding takes place in temporary ponds. Scientists have observed the frog as high as 900 meters above sea level, and in many protected parks.

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