Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Oreobates Higher classification Ischnocnema | Phylum Chordata Family Craugastoridae Scientific name Oreobates sanctaecrucis Rank Species | |
Similar Frog, Amphibians, Oreobates discoidalis, Ischnocnema, Oreobates | ||
Ischnocnema sanctaecrucis is a frog species in the Craugastoridae family. It is endemic to Bolivia where it is known from the Santa Cruz and Cochabamba Departments. It is an uncommon, terrestrial frog inhabiting the Yungas forest (humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Andean slopes); it tolerates disturbed habitats. It has been found under rocks; males have been observed perching on small secondary vegetation. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN. Its range includes the Carrasco and Amboró National Parks.
Description
Oreobates sanctaecrucis are medium-sized among the Oreobates; adults measure 35–48 mm (1.4–1.9 in) in snout–vent length. The head is large and wider than long; the snout is short. The dorsum is pale brown to dark brown with cream flecks; the skin is granular, with round keratinized granules and small, sparse, low, flat warts.