Dendropsophus triangulum
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Dendropsophus |
| Species: | D. triangulum |
| Binomial name | |
| Dendropsophus triangulum (Günther, 1869) | |
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Dendropsophus triangulum, commonly known as the triangle treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is native to the Amazon Basin of Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, but may also be present in Colombia.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Dendropsophus triangulum is known from Brazil (Acre, Amazonas, and Pará), Ecuador (Orellana and Sucumbíos), and Peru (Cusco and Loreto) at altitudes of 37–387 m (121–1,270 ft) above sea level.[1][2] It can be found in primary and secondary tropical rainforests, around temporary ponds in clearings near forests, and in aquaculture ponds.[1]
Ecology
[edit]Dendropsophus triangulum reproduces in temporary water bodies, with tadpoles developing in water after hatching from eggs laid on leaves.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Dendropsophus triangulum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T88382872A61402415. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T88382872A61402415.en. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. (2024). "Dendropsophus triangulum (Günther, 1869) | Amphibian Species of the World". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.2. American Museum of Natural History. doi:10.5531/db.vz.0001. Retrieved 26 November 2024.