Horned marsupial frog
A species of Marsupial frogs Scientific name : Gastrotheca cornuta Genus : Marsupial frogs
Horned marsupial frog, A species of Marsupial frogs
Scientific name: Gastrotheca cornuta
Genus: Marsupial frogs
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Description
The horned marsupial frog (Gastrotheca cornuta), is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is an arboreal species found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and montane cloud forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
The horned marsupial frog predominantly feeds on various small invertebrates. It's an adept hunter, using its sticky tongues to catch beetles, spiders, and caterpillars, enriching its diet with necessary proteins and nutrients.
Appearance
Horned marsupial frog is a medium-sized frog with smooth skin and robust body. Its primary coloration is green, with varying shades delineating subtle patterns. It has a signature marsupial pouch on its lower back for carrying eggs. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males having a distinctive pointed, horn-like projection on their snout, not seen in females.
Behavior
Horned marsupial frog is predominantly nocturnal, spending the day hiding in tree hollows. As a part of its unique parental care, females carry fertilized eggs on their back until hatching. It exhibits a solitary and territorial lifestyle, with males aggressively calling to deter rivals within their canopy domain. Its survival adaptations include excellent camouflaging abilities, matching its leafy surroundings.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Neotropical horned frogs Genus
Marsupial frogs Species
Horned marsupial frog 
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