Bogert's aquatic tree frog
A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs Scientific name : Dendropsophus bogerti Genus : Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Bogert's aquatic tree frog, A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Scientific name: Dendropsophus bogerti
Genus: Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
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Description
Dendropsophus bogerti is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forest, ponds, and irrigated land.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Bogert's aquatic tree frog mainly sustains on a diet of small invertebrates, with a preference for arthropods. It displays a nocturnal foraging behavior, consuming a variety of insects including spiders and beetles.
Appearance
Bogert's aquatic tree frog is a petite and slender frog with smooth, moist skin. Its primary color is green with prominent brown or black marbling across its back and sides. The limbs are long with clear webbing between toes. The most notable characteristic is the minimally contrasting light-coloured stripe running from the nostril, through the eye and extending to the groin region. There is no significant variance in appearance based on age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Bogert's aquatic tree frog is mainly nocturnal, spending its days camouflaged under leaf-litter and appearing at night for foraging and mating. This solitary species manifests aggressive territorial behaviors, mainly through acoustic signals to ward off rivals. Adapted to its aquatic habitat, bogert's aquatic tree frog also displays unique breeding behavior, laying eggs in temporary water bodies.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Species
Bogert's aquatic tree frog