How to Identify Eleutherodactylidae

Eleutherodactylidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Anura, class Amphibia. The family contains 18 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Eleutherodactylidae Species

How to identify Eleutherodactylus cystignathoides (Cope, 1877)

Eleutherodactylus cystignathoides (Cope, 1877)

Eleutherodactylus cystignathoides (Cope, 1877)

Eleutherodactylus cystignathoides is a small, common frog that tolerates human a…

How to identify Eleutherodactylus coqui Thomas, 1966

Eleutherodactylus coqui Thomas, 1966

Eleutherodactylus coqui Thomas, 1966

Eleutherodactylus coqui, the common coqui, is a tree frog native to Puerto Rico …

How to identify Eleutherodactylus nitidus (Peters, 1870)

Eleutherodactylus nitidus (Peters, 1870)

Eleutherodactylus nitidus (Peters, 1870)

Eleutherodactylus nitidus is a Mexican endemic frog from Eleutherodactylidae, th…

How to identify Diasporus diastema (Cope, 1875)

Diasporus diastema (Cope, 1875)

Diasporus diastema (Cope, 1875)

Diasporus diastema, the common tink frog, is a small Central American frog with …

How to identify Eleutherodactylus verrucipes (Cope, 1885)

Eleutherodactylus verrucipes (Cope, 1885)

Eleutherodactylus verrucipes (Cope, 1885)

Eleutherodactylus verrucipes is an endemic Mexican frog from the Eleutherodactyl…

How to identify Eleutherodactylus johnstonei Barbour, 1914

Eleutherodactylus johnstonei Barbour, 1914

Eleutherodactylus johnstonei Barbour, 1914

Eleutherodactylus johnstonei, the Antilles coqui, is an Eleutherodactylidae frog…

How to identify Eleutherodactylus campi (Stejneger, 1915)

Eleutherodactylus campi (Stejneger, 1915)

Eleutherodactylus campi (Stejneger, 1915)

Eleutherodactylus campi is a small common frog found in northeastern Mexico that…

How to identify Eleutherodactylus marnockii (Cope, 1878)

Eleutherodactylus marnockii (Cope, 1878)

Eleutherodactylus marnockii (Cope, 1878)

Eleutherodactylus marnockii, the cliff frog, is a small nocturnal frog that live…

How to identify Eleutherodactylus pipilans (Taylor, 1940)

Eleutherodactylus pipilans (Taylor, 1940)

Eleutherodactylus pipilans (Taylor, 1940)

Eleutherodactylus pipilans is a small frog found in Central American tropical se…

How to identify Eleutherodactylus inoptatus (Barbour, 1914)

Eleutherodactylus inoptatus (Barbour, 1914)

Eleutherodactylus inoptatus (Barbour, 1914)

Diquini robber frog (Eleutherodactylus inoptatus) is the largest eleutherodactyl…

How to identify Eleutherodactylus planirostris (Cope, 1862)

Eleutherodactylus planirostris (Cope, 1862)

Eleutherodactylus planirostris (Cope, 1862)

The greenhouse frog (Eleutherodactylus planirostris) is a small nocturnal frog n…

How to identify Eleutherodactylus cochranae Grant, 1932

Eleutherodactylus cochranae Grant, 1932

Eleutherodactylus cochranae Grant, 1932

Eleutherodactylus cochranae, the whistling coqui, is a small frog found in Puert…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Eleutherodactylidae?

Eleutherodactylidae animals belong to the Anura order in the Animalia kingdom. Dorsal coloration is variable, including shades of brown, gray, or yellow-green, and features dark spots. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Eleutherodactylidae?

Eleutherodactylidae is classified in the order Anura, class Amphibia, phylum Chordata. Their data revealed 21 distinct pattern morphs, including stripes, bars, and spots.

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