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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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Audio playerUserDateCountryProvincePlaceSexLife stageIt was observedDetails
Fernando Rasmussen09/08/2025ArgentinaBuenos AiresAcceso a EgañaRauchAdultNoNo
Juan Atenzio09/08/2024ArgentinaBuenos AiresCerca de Ruta 41LobosN/ANoNo
Eduardo Nadal09/11/2021ArgentinaBuenos AiresAlrededores de Eco Area AvellanedaAvellanedaN/ANoNo
Jorge La Grotteria03/05/2021ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San CarlosConcordiaN/AN/AYesNo
Jorge La Grotteria02/05/2021ArgentinaBuenos AiresCamino al IntaParque Nacional Ciervo de los PantanosN/AN/ANoNo
Román Montero12/23/2018ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresReserva Ecológica Costanera Sur (RECS)AdultNoNo
Juan Atenzio12/18/2018ArgentinaBuenos AiresÁlvarez de ToledoSaladillo♂ ♀AdultNoNo
Juan Atenzio11/29/2018ArgentinaBuenos AiresÁlvarez de ToledoSaladilloAdultNoNo
Carlos M. Grassini09/25/2012ArgentinaEntre RíosBanquinas de la ruta J en zona de Chola Montefinale, Escuela y hacia ruta 14Colonia Of. N° 6, Departamento UruguayAdultNoNo


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Video ID: 6252
  Adult

Partido de Rauch
Buenos Aires
Argentina
03/14/2024
Marcos Moris
Video ID: 6226
  Adult

Rauch
Buenos Aires
Argentina
02/14/2024
Marcos Moris
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
236252208/09/2025ArgentinaBuenos AiresAcceso a Egaña, RauchFernando Rasmussen
225456821/02/2025ArgentinaEntre RíosGualeguaychú al oeste, Departamento GualeguaychúRodolfo Julio Velazquez
214682008/09/2024ArgentinaBuenos AiresCerca de Ruta 41, LobosJuan Atenzio
216364402/09/2024UruguayArtigasBella Unión, Bella UniónJulio Sebastián Gómez Barboza Silveira
201175917/03/2024ArgentinaBuenos AiresAvenida Lorenzo Casey 3400, LujánMarcelo Gavensky
201674614/03/2024ArgentinaBuenos AiresBalneario Municipal, Partido de RauchMarcos Moris
200671914/02/2024ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Juan Silva, RauchMarcos Moris
174317427/02/2023ArgentinaEntre RíosReserva Natural Municipal Las PiedrasLucas Rubio
163889415/09/2022UruguayRochaLaguna de Rocha., Rocha20Emilio Lessa
146450217/09/2021UruguayMaldonadoPunta del Este, Maldonado10Emilio Lessa
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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 23/09/2026.