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Pseudopaludicola falcipes

Pseudopaludicola falcipes

(Hensel, 1867)
Ranita Enana Común

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

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Pseudopaludicola falcipes (Hensel´s swamp frog) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in the Pampas of northeastern Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.

 Males measure and females in snout–vent length. It shows extensive variation in patterns of dorsal coloration and in morphology.

Phylogeography: Pseudopaludicola falcipes shows a high level of genetic diversity but, contrary to what might expected for a small frog, no significant differentiation across its distribution range. This situation is probably possible because of the homogeneity of its habitat, the Pampean grasslands, large population sizes, and passive mechanisms of dispersal (hydrochory). Molecular data nevertheless suggest that Pseudopaludicola falcipes is divided into two populations, the larger one in Argentina and Uruguay, and the smaller one in Brazil. These populations are estimated to have separated some 1 million years ago, and become into contact again some 260 thousand years ago, permitting gene flow and leading to genetic admixture.

Habitat and conservation: Pseudopaludicola falcipes is a common and abundant species. It is found in grasslands, and also in rice plantations. It breeds in temporary pools and ditches. It adapts well to disturbed habitats and, given its wide distribution, is not considered threatened.

Scientists have seen it between above sea level. They have reported the frog in many protected areas, including Parque Nacional el Palmar, Parque Nacional Cabo Polonio, Paisaje Protegido Laguna de Rocha, and APA do Ibirapuita.

Source: Wikipedia, article Pseudopaludicola falcipes. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 16/07/2026.





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Photography ID: 26694
♂
  Adult

Chajarí
Entre Ríos
Argentina
09/19/2013
Carlos M. Grassini



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Audio playerUserDateCountryProvincePlaceSexLife stageIt was observedDetails
Carlos M. Grassini09/25/2012ArgentinaEntre RíosBanquinas de la ruta J en zona de Chola Montefinale, Escuela y hacia ruta 14, Colonia Of. N° 6, Departamento Uruguay♂AdultNoNo



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Video ID: 411
♂
  Adult

Chajarí
Entre Ríos
Argentina
02/17/2013
Carlos M. Grassini



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
40310714/02/2016ArgentinaEntre RíosCalle Inmigrantes Percara entre 25 de Mayo y ruta 2, Chajarí20Carlos M. Grassini
36186008/11/2015ArgentinaEntre RíosCalle Inmigrantes Percara entre 25 de Mayo y ruta 2, Chajarí15Carlos M. Grassini
34940618/10/2015ArgentinaEntre RíosCalle Inmigrantes Percara entre 25 de Mayo y ruta 2, Chajarí3Carlos M. Grassini
31659516/08/2015ArgentinaEntre RíosCalle Inmigrantes Percara entre 25 de Mayo y ruta 2, ChajaríCarlos M. Grassini
31449308/08/2015ArgentinaEntre RíosComplejo "el Lago", entre Udine y ruta nacional 14, ChajaríCarlos M. Grassini
31448502/08/2015ArgentinaEntre RíosContinuación camino "tres Hermanas" entre Lombardía y 25 de Mayo, ChajaríCarlos M. Grassini
23392925/01/2015ArgentinaEntre RíosCamino vecinal de acceso a Col. Belgrano, Colonia Belgrano, ruta 14, complejo arrocero "menéndez" y EnersaCarlos M. Grassini
18844513/10/2014ArgentinaEntre RíosContinuación calle Guatemala entre camino "tres Hermanas" y la vía del ferrocarril, ChajaríCarlos M. Grassini
18847912/10/2014ArgentinaEntre RíosCalles Inmigrantes Percara y Lombardia, ChajaríCarlos M. Grassini
18499320/09/2014ArgentinaEntre RíosZona central, lagunitas, tanque australiano y molino, Reserva Natural Privada El CeiboCarlos M. Grassini
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Pseudopaludicola falcipes – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 01/10/2026.