About Boana appendiculata
Boana appendiculata, commonly known as the Canelos tree frog, is a species of frog in the Hylidae family. It is endemic to Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia, and has been observed at elevations ranging from 14 to 1050 meters above sea level. Adult males of this species measure 38.5 to 51.9 mm in snout-vent length, while adult females measure 53.5 to 72.6 mm in snout-vent length. The skin on the frog's belly (ventrum) is coffee-colored, and the skin on its back (dorsum) is yellow or orange. This frog can be found in primary forests, secondary forests, pantanals, artificial open areas, and partially flooded areas. Its ability to live in secondary forests and other human-altered habitats indicates it has some resilience to habitat disturbance. It prefers to live alongside fast-moving streams. Originally, this species was classified as a synonym of the map tree frog Boana geographica, but it was restored as a separate valid species in 2020.
