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Leptodactylus

Leptodactylus

9.9
A group of frogs found mainly in Central and South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The frog genus Leptodactylus includes many species native to tropical regions.

Examples

  • Many researchers study the distinctive calls of Leptodactylus frogs during the rainy season.

  • Some species of Leptodactylus can be found in both forests and savannas.

  • The Leptodactylus species are fascinating amphibians.

  • Did you know that Leptodactylus frogs can be found in tropical regions?

  • Many researchers study the distinctive calls of Leptodactylus frogs during the rainy season.

  • Some species of Leptodactylus can be found in both forests and savannas.

  • The frog genus Leptodactylus includes many species native to tropical regions.

Compounds

Leptodactylus pentadactylus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large frog with teeth from Central and South America

Surface Forms

Leptodactylus singular
Leptodactyluses plural

Etymology

Leptodactylus comes from Greek parts leptos 'thin' and daktulos 'finger' or 'toe', so the name means 'thin-toed'. Many frogs in this genus have slim toes, which makes the name easy to remember.