Matuda's spikethumb frog
A species of Spikethumb frogs Scientific name : Plectrohyla matudai Genus : Spikethumb frogs
Matuda's spikethumb frog, A species of Spikethumb frogs
Scientific name: Plectrohyla matudai
Genus: Spikethumb frogs
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Description
Plectrohyla matudai (common name: Matuda's spikethumb frog) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found along the Pacific slopes from southeastern Oaxaca, Mexico, through Chiapas and south-central Guatemala (Las Nubes range); also in the Grijalva Depression in western Guatemala and on Cerro Azul in northwestern Honduras.
General Info
Lifespan
7-10 years
Diet
Matuda's spikethumb frog's dietary habits primarily revolve around insects. It is known to consume a variety of bugs, highlighting its characteristic insectivorous feeding behavior.
Appearance
Matuda's spikethumb frog is a medium-sized frog with a slender body and rough, warty skin. Its color ranges from green to brown, often with darker spots or blotches, and it sports a broad, pointed snout. The males demonstrate discernible vocal sacs, unlike females. Its legs, particularly the hind ones, are notably muscular, aiding in its tree-dwelling lifestyle. No significant differences in appearance are present through aging or between subspecies.
Behavior
Matuda's spikethumb frog exhibits nocturnal, arboreal habits. This frog is especially solitary, engaging with others primarily during a brief breeding season. Males vigilantly guard their individual territories and vociferously signal intruders with distinct calls. The species displays special adaptation to its mountainous habitat, utilizing camouflage and moisture-keeping strategies.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Spikethumb frogs Species
Matuda's spikethumb frog 
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