Cordillera central tree frog

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The Cordillera central tree frog (Hyloscirtus larinopygion) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. While living, this creature has a solid brown dorsum, and its concealed limbs and underbelly are blue with black spots. The younger frogs are a grayish brown with some darker markings. The younger frogs' concealed limbs and underbellies are a creamy color.

Cordillera central tree frog
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Hyloscirtus
Species:
H. larinopygion
Binomial name
Hyloscirtus larinopygion
(Duellman, 1973)

References

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  1. ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Hyloscirtus larinopygion". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T78965436A78965152. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T78965436A78965152.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  • Kellie Whittaker, . "Hyloscirtus larinopygion ." AmphibiaWeb. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Jan 2012. [1].