The Canelos tree frog (Boana appendiculata) is a frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia. Scientists have seen it between 14 and 1050 meters above sea level.[1][2]
Canelos tree frog | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Hylidae |
Genus: | Boana |
Species: | B. appendiculata
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Binomial name | |
Boana appendiculata (Boulenger, 1882)
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The adult male frog is 38.5 to 51.9 mm long in snout-vent length. The adult female frog is 53.5 to 72.6 mm long. The skin on the ventrum is coffee-colored, and the dorsum is yellow or orange.[2]
This frog lives in primary and secondary forests, pantanals, artificial open areas, and partially flooded areas. Their presence in secondary forest and human-altered habitats suggests they are somewhat resilient in the face of disturbance. They prefer streams with fast-moving water.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Boana appendiculata (Boulenger, 1882)". Amphibian Species of the World 6.0, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c Julio C. Carrión (February 10, 2021). "Boana appendiculata" (in Spanish). Amphibiaweb. Retrieved July 14, 2021.