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Nicaragua cross banded tree frog

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Smilisca

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Hylidae

Scientific name
  
Smilisca puma

Higher classification
  
Mexican burrowing tree frog

Similar
  
Mexican burrowing tree frog, Frog, Amphibians, Hylidae, Veragua cross‑banded tree frog

The Nicaragua cross-banded tree frog or tawny smilisca, Smilisca puma, is a species of tree frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in the Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica and adjacent Nicaragua to about 520 m (1,710 ft) above sea level. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests. It breeds in small, shallow temporary pools or ponds, including those in very disturbed habitats, such as pastures. Males call during the rainy season from shallow water and low bushes. Habitat loss and degradation caused by small- and large-scale agriculture and logging are threats to this species.

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Nicaragua cross-banded tree frog Wikipedia