American cinchona plantation tree frog
A species of Isthmohyla Scientific name : Isthmohyla rivularis Genus : Isthmohyla
American cinchona plantation tree frog, A species of Isthmohyla
Scientific name: Isthmohyla rivularis
Genus: Isthmohyla
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Description
Isthmohyla rivularis is a rare species of frog in the family Hylidae. It occurs in the cordilleras of Tilarán, Central, and Talamanca in Costa Rica as well as adjacent western Panama. The species was thought to already have become extinct, but in 2007, it was re-discovered in the Monteverde Cloud Forest of Costa Rica when a single male was found. In 2008, a gravid female and few males were spotted. A somewhat overwhelming common name American...
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
American cinchona plantation tree frog predominantly feeds on small, soft-bodied invertebrates, such as annelids, native to its environment. Its arboreal lifestyle influences its dietary selection, often including an array of insects, especially beetles and spiders.
Appearance
American cinchona plantation tree frog is a small-sized frog, renowned for its slim body and smooth, translucent skin. The coloration varies from pale brown to almost translucent white, sometimes exhibiting dark speckled patterns. Its most distinctive feature is an X-like marking on its back, visible from the dorsal. There's a distinct lack of variation in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
American cinchona plantation tree frog displays arboreal, nocturnal foraging habits, primarily preying on small invertebrates. This solitary species communicates via a distinct vocalization pattern used in breeding season. American cinchona plantation tree frog's territorial behavior includes calls and physical displays. Adapted to its montane rainforest habitat, american cinchona plantation tree frog uses camouflage for survival.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Isthmohyla 
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