REPORTE DE CANIBALISMO EN Leptodactylus bufonius (BOULENGER, 1894) (ANURA: LEPTODACTYLIDAE)

Francisco Javier Iribas; Juan Aragon-Traverso; Luciana Gordillo; Lorena Quiroga; Eduardo Sanabria

doi:10.22201/fc.25942158e.2025.1.1092

Authors

Francisco Javier Iribas CONICET
Juan Aragon-Traverso
Luciana Gordillo
Lorena Quiroga
Eduardo Sanabria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/fc.25942158e.2025.1.1092

Keywords:

Monte Desert, Argentina, Vizcacha Frog, Predation, Regurgitation

Abstract

Leptodactylidae is one of the most diverse families of anurans in the world (239 species) and has a wide distribution in the American continent. Their feeding habits reflect this diversity, showing multiple strategies. Cannibalism in this family has been reported at different life cycle stages and is evident among adults. We report a case of cannibalism in Leptodactylus bufonius (Anura: Leptodactylidae) evidenced after regurgitation by an adult individual during the acclimation period in a study of water balance. This report contributes to the evidence of the generalist diet of the genus Leptodactylus and is the first report of cannibalism for this species.

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