• Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

• Chordates (Phylum Chordata)

• Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)

• Amphibians (Class Amphibia)

• Frogs and Toads (Order Anura)

• Southern Frogs (Family Leptodactylidae)

• Subfamily Leptodactylinae

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The subfamily Leptodactylinae is a group of predominantly terrestrial frogs within the family Leptodactylidae that is widely distributed throughout Central and South America. Members of this subfamily range from small to large species and occupy a variety of habitats, including tropical rainforests, savannas, grasslands, wetlands, and disturbed environments.  A notable feature of many leptodactyline frogs is their reproductive behaviour, which often involves the construction of foam nests in burrows, shallow depressions, or near water. These nests protect the eggs from desiccation and predators until the developing larvae are washed into ponds or other water bodies. Most species are nocturnal predators that feed on insects and other small invertebrates, while larger forms may consume small vertebrates.