Definition

Noun A frog belonging to the family Leptodactylidae, a diverse group often characterized as toothed frogs and including terrestrial, aquatic, or arboreal species.

Usage

This is a scientific term used in zoology and herpetology to classify a specific family of frogs. It is typically used in academic, research, or detailed descriptive contexts.

Examples

• The leptodactylid frog found in the leaf litter was well-camouflaged.
• Their study focused on the breeding behavior of a semi-aquatic leptodactylid frog.
• Several species of leptodactylid frog inhabit the tropical rainforest canopy.

Advanced Usage

The term is primarily taxonomic. In formal writing, the family name is often italicized: Leptodactylidae. Common names for specific genera or species within this family (e.g., "túngara frog," "smith frog") are used in less technical communication.

Variants and Related Words

• Leptodactylid (adjective/noun): Pertaining to the family Leptodactylidae, or a member of it.
  • The leptodactylid call structure is distinct.
• Leptodactylidae (noun): The scientific family name.

Synonyms

• Toothed frog (a common descriptive name referencing a characteristic of the family).

Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific zoological meaning and is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun

1. toothed frogs: terrestrial or aquatic or arboreal