About Pithecopus hypochondrialis (Daudin, 1800)
Pithecopus hypochondrialis, commonly called the northern orange-legged leaf frog or tiger-legged monkey frog, is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae that lives in South America. Its natural habitats include subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, and heavily degraded former forests. Individuals of this species have also been observed living in cities. They can be found at elevations up to 1500 meters above sea level. This is a nocturnal species, and individuals have been found perching on shrubs and other plants in both forests and seasonally flooded grasslands. Males sit near temporary ponds and call to attract females. Females lay their eggs on leaves that overhang water. After hatching, the tadpoles fall into the water below. This species can be negatively impacted by habitat loss caused by deforestation from fire, agriculture, and cattle overgrazing. It is also sold as part of the international pet trade. However, because this frog can survive in cities, it is not at high risk of extinction.
