Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Osteocephalus Higher classification Slender-legged tree frogs | Phylum Chordata Family Hylidae Scientific name Osteocephalus fuscifacies Rank Species | |
Similar Slender‑legged tree frogs, Manaus slender‑legged tree frog, Map tree frog, Sphaenorhynchus, Trachycephalus | ||
Osteocephalus fuscifacies is a species of frog in the Hylidae family endemic to Ecuador. It is known from the Napo River drainage at intermediate elevations (250–950 m (820–3,120 ft) asl).
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Description
Male Osteocephalus fuscifacies measure 35–44 mm (1.4–1.7 in) and females 52–58 mm (2.0–2.3 in) in snout–vent length. Dorsum is light brown to dark brown, with or without coffee-dark or light brown blotches.
Behaviour
Osteocephalus fuscifacies are nocturnal frogs. Males call from bromeliads more than 7 m (23 ft) above the ground. Apparently eggs are laid in bromeliads and these frogs never descent to the ground. The arboreal lifestyle of this species makes it difficult to observe.
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitat is tropical montane forest and Napo moist forest; it has also been recorded from banana plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by agricultural development and logging.