Fuscous-blotched snouted tree frog
A species of Snouted treefrogs Scientific name : Scinax fuscovarius Genus : Snouted treefrogs
Fuscous-blotched snouted tree frog, A species of Snouted treefrogs
Scientific name: Scinax fuscovarius
Genus: Snouted treefrogs
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Description
Scinax fuscovarius is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, rural gardens,
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Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Fuscous-blotched snouted tree frog is predominantly insectivorous, with a notable predilection for small arthropods. This diet primarily includes beetles and spiders, occasionally supplemented by ants and caterpillars.
Appearance
Fuscous-blotched snouted tree frog is a small frog with a slender body and smooth skin. It exhibits bright green upper parts contrasting with a whitish belly. Notably, it possesses a distinguishable orange-brown band stretching from the snout through the eye to the groin. With a lack of prominent features like horns or wings, its muscular hind legs oriented for leaping are notable. There is no significant visual differentiation by age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Fuscous-blotched snouted tree frog is a nocturnal species often found near bodies of water where it performs breeding calls during rainy seasons. Amidst its counterpart species, it is notable for its sedentary lifestyle. It exhibits a solitary behavior, only interacting with others during breeding periods.
Population
Stable
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Snouted treefrogs