Mato grosso snouted tree frog
A species of Snouted treefrogs Scientific name : Scinax acuminatus Genus : Snouted treefrogs
Mato grosso snouted tree frog, A species of Snouted treefrogs
Scientific name: Scinax acuminatus
Genus: Snouted treefrogs
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Description
Scinax acuminatus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and possibly Uruguay. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, ponds, and canals and ditches. It bree
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Mato grosso snouted tree frog's diet mainly consists of small invertebrates. It is particularly inclined towards consuming various species of insects and spiders, extracting essential nourishment from them.
Appearance
Mato grosso snouted tree frog is a small, slender frog with smooth, moist skin. It has a striking coloration predominantly in shades of green, which helps it blend with the foliage. Notably, it features a long and pointed snout, which is unusual among frogs. Mato grosso snouted tree frog also has exceptionally long hind legs, which are adapted for jumping. No significant differences appear due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Mato grosso snouted tree frog is a nocturnal amphibian, primarily active after sunset when it engages in its regular feeding routine. This species has a unique mating call, distinctive to this species, utilized for locating potential mates. Primarily solitary, they gather in numbers during breeding season. Although not intensely territorial, male mato grosso snouted tree frog vocalize to signal their presence to other males.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Snouted treefrogs Species
Mato grosso snouted tree frog