Fowler's snouted tree frog
A species of Snouted treefrogs Scientific name : Scinax quinquefasciatus Genus : Snouted treefrogs
Fowler's snouted tree frog, A species of Snouted treefrogs
Scientific name: Scinax quinquefasciatus
Genus: Snouted treefrogs
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Description
Scinax quinquefasciatus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, intermittent freshwater marshes, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forest, ponds, and canals and ditches.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Fowler's snouted tree frog is a primary insectivore, predominantly consuming small invertebrates. Regularly feeding on prey like spiders and beetles, it also engulfs flies, exhibiting a specialized predatory behavior.
Appearance
The fowler's snouted tree frog is a medium-sized frog with a smooth skin surface. Its dorsal side is mostly brown with unique dark crossbands, while its belly is cream-colored. A distinctive white streak runs from its eye to the groin. Males possess a large vocal sac, evident during mating calls, distinguishing them from the females. The fowler's snouted tree frog does not have any horns, wings, or a conventional tail, but it does have powerful hind legs for jumping.
Behavior
Fowler's snouted tree frog is an arboreal, nocturnal species with distinctive breeding behavior. During the wet season, males form large choruses to attract females. These calls, a social interaction to establish dominance and territorial boundaries, allow a single female to choose her mate among many. Fowler's snouted tree frog also has a unique parental care behaviour, where the male guards and moistens the eggs post-fertilization.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Snouted treefrogs Species
Fowler's snouted tree frog 
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