Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. The common name Leticia swamp frog has been coined for it, after its type locality, Leticia in Amazonas, Colombia. It is found in extreme southernmost Colombia (the type locality), northeastern Peru (Loreto Region), and adjacent western Brazil.
Description The holotype, a gravid female, measured in snout–vent length. The upper eyelids carry horn-like, elongate tubercles. The toes are approximately ⅓ webbed; the unwebbed portions bear lateral fringes.
Habitat and conservation Pseudopaludicola ceratophyes is a locally abundant leaf-litter species inhabiting primary flooding forest with closed canopy, possibly also more open/edge areas. The altitudinal range is above sea level. The eggs are deposited in shallow pools. It is locally affected by habitat loss.
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