Order Anura Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Dendropsophus | |
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Scientific name Dendropsophus sarayacuensis Similar Dendropsophus, Frog, Amphibians, Hylidae, Dendropsophus rhodopeplus |
Sarayacu treefrog dendropsophus sarayacuensis
Dendropsophus sarayacuensis (common name: Shreve's Sarayacu treefrog or Clown tree frog) is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.
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It is found in the Amazon Basin in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and—presumably—Colombia. Dendropsophus sarayacuensis is a common in parts of its range (Peru and Ecuador). It is nocturnal, arboreal frog inhabiting understorey vegetation in primary and secondary tropical rainforest and forest edges. Eggs are laid out of water whereas the tadpole develop in water, in temporary and permanent pools.
As a pet
They are a very popular exotic pet.
References
Dendropsophus sarayacuensis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA