leptodactyla
Leptodactyla is a historical genus name that appears in older zoological literature for certain Neotropical frogs. In modern taxonomy, Leptodactyla is not recognized as a valid genus. The species formerly assigned to Leptodactyla have largely been transferred to the genus Leptodactylus within the family Leptodactylidae, with some transfers to other genera as revisions clarified relationships using morphology and molecular data.
Etymology: the name derives from Greek leptos meaning thin and daktylos meaning finger or toe, reflecting the
Taxonomic history: The designation was applied by early taxonomists to diverse frogs, sometimes without consistent diagnostic
Distribution and habitat: Historically, the frogs described under Leptodactyla were reported from tropical Central and South
Biology and conservation: Because current taxonomy treats Leptodactyla as non-valid, biological details are taken from the
Notes: For clarifications on species placement, consult contemporary taxonomic databases such as Amphibian Species of the