OCELLATED FROG Leptodactylus latrans
The numerous species of Leptodactylus frogs are what could be termed "typical frogs", sharing essentially the same characteristics as you might expect in a stereotypical "frog". This is a large and common species which is often confused with the Chaco Frog (despite the latters name it also occurs in the Orient and often in the same areas as this species!). Note however the better defined dorsal spots of this species and the larger size.
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FIGURE 1a - (FPANF157PH) Adult, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Flavia Netto October 2008).
FIGURE 1b - (FPANF158PH) Adult frontal, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Flavia Netto October 2008).
FIGURE 1c - (FPANF159PH) Same individual lateral (Flavia Netto October 2008).
FIGURE 1d - (FPANF160PH) Same individual dorsal (Flavia Netto October 2008).
FIGURE 1e - (FPANF161PH) Adult dorsal, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Paul Smith March 2007).
FIGURE 1f - (FPANF162PH) Adult ventral, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Leila K August 2008).
FIGURE 1g - (FPANF163PH) Same individual head detail (Leila K August 2008).
FIGURE 1h - (FPANF164PH) Same individual flash colours (Leila K August 2008).
FIGURE 1i - (FPANF165PH) Same individual forefoot (Leila K August 2008).
FIGURE 1j - (FPANF166PH) Same individual hindfoot (Leila K August 2008).
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Gallery 2 - Defence display of Leptodactylus ocellatus
When molested this large frog inflates itself with air and rises up on its legs in an attempt to make itself appear even larger. At this time this increase in size makes it more difficult for predators to swallow it, often resulting in the frog being ignored rather than consumed.
FIGURE 2a-c (FPANF167PH, FPANF168PH,FPANF169PH) Adult defence display, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Flavia Netto October 2008).
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