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Leptodactylus bufonius
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Scientific classification

The Leptodactylus bufonius is a type of frog. It belongs to the Leptodactylidae family. This frog is found in several countries in South America. These include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

About the Leptodactylus bufonius Frog

This frog is known by its scientific name, Leptodactylus bufonius. It was first described in 1894 by a scientist named George Albert Boulenger. Frogs are amphibians. This means they can live both on land and in water. They start their lives as tadpoles in water. Then they change into adult frogs.

Where Does This Frog Live?

The Leptodactylus bufonius frog lives in many different places. These places are called its natural habitats. It likes warm areas.

Types of Habitats

This frog can be found in dry shrubland. This is land with many small bushes. It also lives in dry lowland grassland. This means flat areas covered in grass. The frog likes places near water too. It can be found near lakes that sometimes dry up. It also lives in freshwater marshes. These are wet, grassy areas. You might also find it in pastureland, which is land used for grazing animals. Lastly, it often lives near ponds. These are small bodies of fresh water.

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