Edalorhina nasuta (common snouted frog) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Peru.
Description The adult frog measures 32 - 38 mm in snout-vent length. It has a cryptic appearance, resembling a leaf to the human eye. Its skin is brown with warty bumps in the shape of an X and a protuberance on the nose. The hind feet have some webbed skin.
Etymology Scientists named the frog nasula, which means "long-nosed" in Latin.
Habitat This terrestrial frog is found on the leaf litter in forests. Scientists have seen the frog between above sea level.
Scientists have not seen the frogs in any protected areas, but they believe it might live in Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park or El Sira Communal Reserve.
Reproduction Scientists believe this frog lays eggs in foam nests.
Threats The IUCN classifies this species as data deficient. Some of the frogs may be in danger from habitat loss associated with agriculture, particularly coffee plantations.
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