Northeastern Pepper Frog

Leptodactylus vastus

Lutz, 1930
Rana Pimienta Del Nordeste
Rã-pimenta-do-nordeste

Family: Leptodactylidae
Order: Anura
Class: Amphibia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Description

Leptodactylus vastus, the northeastern pepper frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Habitat: The adult frogs have been found in Cerrado and Caatinga biomes and in and near ponds and other bodies of water. Scientists have observed the frog between 153 and 537 meters above sea level.

Scientists have found the frog in protected parks.

Reproduction: This frog builds a foam nest for its eggs on the ground near water. The tadpoles develop in water.

Threats: The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction.

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Source: Wikipedia, article Leptodactylus vastus. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 18/07/2026.