Túngara Frog (Engystomops pustulosus)

Túngara Frog, a reference photo — Photo: Brian Gratwicke · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The túngara frog (Engystomops pustulosus) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is a small nocturnal terrestrial frog found in Mexico, Central America, and the northeastern regions of South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Túngara Frog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Engystomops freibergi
Physalaemus biligonigerus
Crinia pseudinsignifera

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Engystomops
Species: Engystomops pustulosus

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