Gastrotheca albolineata
A species of Marsupial frogs Scientific name : Gastrotheca albolineata Genus : Marsupial frogs
Gastrotheca albolineata, A species of Marsupial frogs
Scientific name: Gastrotheca albolineata
Genus: Marsupial frogs
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Description
Gastrotheca albolineata (common name: white-lined treefrog) is a frog species in family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil and known from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and EspÃrito Santo states at elevations of 600â1,400 m (2,000â4,600 ft) asl.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Gastrotheca albolineata predominantly feeds on small invertebrates, with a particular preference for arthropods. The diet also includes a significant proportion of various insect species, supplemented by occasional amphibian larvae.
Appearance
Gastrotheca albolineata is a small, slim-bodied frog with soft, smooth skin. It chiefly displays a coloration of bright green, punctuated by an albino stripe running down its back. This species posesses no horns, wings, or tail, but it carries its eggs in a pouch on its lower back - a unique characteristic of this species. There's no significant difference in appearance between genders or age groups.
Behavior
Gastrotheca albolineata is a focused forager with pronounced nocturnal tendencies. Solitary by nature, it employs a distinctive pouch-brooding reproduction method, involving the female carrying fertilized eggs in a dorsal pouch. Adapting ingeniously to its typically arboreal habitat, gastrotheca albolineata utilizes a cryptic coloration strategy to camouflage, enhancing its survival and increasing chances of successful predation.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Neotropical horned frogs Genus
Marsupial frogs Species
Gastrotheca albolineata 
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