eleutherodactylids
Eleutherodactylids are a family of frogs belonging to the order Anura. This family, also known as rain frogs or pebble frogs, is characterized by the absence of a free-swimming tadpole stage. Instead, direct development occurs, with eggs hatching into miniature froglets. This reproductive strategy is a defining feature of the group. They are primarily found in the Americas, with the greatest diversity occurring in Central and South America.
The family contains numerous genera and species, and their taxonomy is still undergoing revision. Many species