Lesser snouted tree frog
A species of Snouted treefrogs Scientific name : Scinax nasicus Genus : Snouted treefrogs
Lesser snouted tree frog, A species of Snouted treefrogs
Scientific name: Scinax nasicus
Genus: Snouted treefrogs
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Description
Scinax nasicus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, moist savanna, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lak
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Lesser snouted tree frog primarily consumes small arthropods. Its selective feeding habits favor terrestrial and aquatic insects, particularly beetles and spiders, as a significant part of its diet.
Appearance
Lesser snouted tree frog is a small to medium-sized frog species with a slender body and smooth skin. They display a dominant coloration of light green, which may vary with subtle hues of yellow. Dark, irregular blotches adorn their back and legs, adding to their camouflage. They are devoid of any significant physical structures like wings, horns, or tails. No prominent visual differences are noted between different ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Lesser snouted tree frog is primarily nocturnal, specializing in tree-dwelling foraging. It exhibits extended vocal activity during mating season, with choruses of males calling to potential mates. Though not explicitly territorial, lesser snouted tree frog is noted for its unique survival adaptation of elaborate mating calls to compete for female attention, ultimately enhancing its chances of reproduction. This species is typically solitary outside breeding season.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Snouted treefrogs Species
Lesser snouted tree frog 
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