Copan stream frog
A species of Mountain stream frogs Scientific name : Ptychohyla hypomykter Genus : Mountain stream frogs
Copan stream frog, A species of Mountain stream frogs
Scientific name: Ptychohyla hypomykter
Genus: Mountain stream frogs
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Description
The Copan stream frog (Ptychohyla hypomykter) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and possibly El Salvador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, pastureland, and heavily degraded former forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Copan stream frog thrives primarily on a diet of small invertebrates. Its keen hunting skills enable it to efficiently capture insects, spiders and occasionally small amphibians, ensuring nutritional diversity.
Appearance
Copan stream frog is a species of tree frog with a slender body and smooth skin. Its size varies between 1.5 and 2 inches. Predominantly green in color, this amphibian's distinguishing feature is a bright yellow stripe running down its back. The males' vocal sacs are also unique, appearing dark blue during calls. Youth look similar to adults, but they slightly differ in size and have a less vibrant coloration.
Behavior
Copan stream frog is a nocturnal species known for its arboreal habitation. It expresses territorial behavior marked by distinctive vocalizations. This solitary frog exhibits unique breeding behaviors, with egg-laying occurring in tree hollows filled with rainwater, thus displaying adaptation to its rainforest habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Mountain stream frogs Species
Copan stream frog 
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