Scinax rostratus (Peters, 1863) is a animal in the Hylidae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Scinax rostratus (Peters, 1863)

Scinax rostratus (Peters, 1863)

Scinax rostratus is an arboreal frog found in Central and South American savannas and forests, facing threats from habitat loss.

Family
Genus
Scinax
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Scinax rostratus (Peters, 1863)

Scinax rostratus males reach up to 46 mm (1.8 in) and females reach up to 48 mm (1.9 in) in snout–vent length. This species has a long snout. The dorsum color ranges from grey to brownish to orangish. A dark brown triangular patch usually appears between the eyes, and additional dark markings are often present on the back. The arms and legs have distinct barring. The venter is white. Males have a dark throat, while female throats are white. The natural habitats of Scinax rostratus are sub-humid scrubby forests and moist savannas. This species occurs at elevations from sea level up to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) above sea level. It is an arboreal species that perches on low vegetation at the edges of temporary or permanent ponds located near moist forests. It breeds in temporary ponds. It can tolerate a degree of habitat modification, but habitat loss remains a threat to this species. It is found in a number of protected areas.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Hylidae Scinax

More from Hylidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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