The smoky jungle frog (Leptodactylus pentadactylus) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in northern South America as well as parts of Central America. [2]

2023年1月17日 · Smoky Jungle Frogs are also known as South American Bullfrogs and live in tropical and subtropical Rainforests, swamps, moist broadleaf forests, and intermittent freshwater marshes. Their bodies are tan or reddish-brown with yellowish folds and a distinct black spine.

Leptodactylus is a genus of leptodactylid frogs. [1] It includes the species commonly called ditch frogs or white-lipped frogs. [2] It is very similar to Physalaemus, a close relative, and indeed the 2005 described Leptodactylus lauramiriamae is in some aspects intermediate between them. [3]

When threatened, smoky jungle frogs will try to appear larger by inflating their lungs and standing tall on all four legs. They release a slippery, mucus-like secretion from their skin, which is noxious to many animals and will also emit a high-pitched shriek.

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The Smoky Jungle Frog, known scientifically as Leptodactylus pentadactylus, is a large and robust amphibian native to Central and South America. Its skin is typically a mottled brown or gray, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the forest floor’s leaf litter.

2018年4月22日 · The Smoky Jungle Frog is one of the largest frogs in the world, with females reaching over 7 inches long while males are slightly smaller. The frogs have a long life span that can reach over 15 years.

Young frogs are more brightly colored than adults. Eyes are large and reddish. Size: Up to 8 in. Weight: 9 – 12 oz. Average Lifespan: 15 years. Captive Lifespan: 18-19 years. Honduras southward into South America. Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Suriname, French Guiana. Forest habitat near swamps and slowly flowing streams.

2023年12月15日 · The Smoky Jungle Frog, also scientifically known as Leptodactylus pentadactylus, is a testament to such remarkable evolutionary traits. Found in the lush, humid rainforests of South America, this sizeable anuran — a term used to describe frogs and toads — is noted for its notable size, intriguing diet, an arsenal of defensive strategies ...

The Smokey Jungle Frog is a large frog that resembles the American bullfrog in length and overall appearance. Their general coloration is dark brown to gray with the limbs having darker striping, and a lighter belly. Some specimens have a reddish patch on the sides between the limbs.