Stauffer's tree frog
A species of Snouted treefrogs Scientific name : Scinax staufferi Genus : Snouted treefrogs
Stauffer's tree frog, A species of Snouted treefrogs
Scientific name: Scinax staufferi
Genus: Snouted treefrogs
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Description
Scinax staufferi is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, ponds, and canals and ditche
General Info
Lifespan
2-5 years
Diet
Stauffer's tree frog mainly sustains on a carnivorous diet with preferences for small arthropods. This species exhibits a particular penchant for consumption of various types of insects and spiders.
Appearance
Stauffer's tree frog is a small, slim frog species. Their skin, lacking fur, is mostly smooth but can be granular. The primary coloration is olive-gray to green, with darker spots and pale ventral surface. Notable features include a pointed snout, short limbs, and webbed hind feet. Male individuals typically feature a vocal sac. No significant differences are registered due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Stauffer's tree frog displays nocturnal habits, primarily being active during the night. Notably, males participate in choruses, creating metallic calls for reproduction purposes. Overall, this species is solitary outside breeding season, thus limiting social interaction. Its survival behaviors include its adoption of a tree-dwelling lifestyle, which provides camouflage and protection.
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 Species
Stauffer's tree frog