Spix's snouted tree frog
A species of Snouted treefrogs Scientific name : Scinax nebulosus Genus : Snouted treefrogs
Spix's snouted tree frog, A species of Snouted treefrogs
Scientific name: Scinax nebulosus
Genus: Snouted treefrogs
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Description
Scinax nebulosus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Spix's snouted tree frog is primarily an insectivore, largely subsisting on a diet of arthropods. It exhibits a preference for consuming flying insects such as moths and beetles, utilizing fast and well-coordinated leaping actions to capture its prey.
Appearance
Spix's snouted tree frog is a small-sized frog with a slim, elliptical body shape and smooth, semi-translucent skin. The main coloration varies from light yellow to green often adorned with random dark spots. Males feature a prominent vocal sac. No significant age or gender variations exist, with both sexes resembling one another.
Behavior
Spix's snouted tree frog is a nocturnal amphibian known for its unique mating call used to attract females. It is territorial, displaying aggression when approached by same-sex individuals. This species exhibits breeding site fidelity, repeatedly returning to previously successful sites. Camouflaging within its habitat, it feeds on small invertebrates, using ambush predation techniques.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Snouted treefrogs Species
Spix's snouted tree frog 
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