Veragua cross-banded tree frog
A species of Mexican burrowing tree frog Scientific name : Smilisca sordida Genus : Mexican burrowing tree frog
Veragua cross-banded tree frog, A species of Mexican burrowing tree frog
Scientific name: Smilisca sordida
Genus: Mexican burrowing tree frog
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Description
The Veragua cross-banded tree frog (Smilisca sordida) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forests, and canals and ditches.
General Info
Lifespan
7-10 years
Diet
The diet of veragua cross-banded tree frog predominantly consists of small invertebrates. This tree frog exhibits nocturnality, actively hunting its prey which includes spiders, beetles, and other insect larvae during the cooler night hours.
Appearance
Veragua cross-banded tree frog is a relatively small frog, reaching up to 5.5 cm. It has a robust, slightly elongated body covered in smooth skin. Its colors vary from beige to brown with darker spots and a lighter underbelly. The species showcases a characteristic stripe, which goes from the tip of the snout through the upper lip to the shoulder. Notably, it possesses bulbous and large eyes, often of olive green or bronze color. No significant visual differences exist between genders or ages.
Behavior
Veragua cross-banded tree frog is predominantly arboreal, engaging in robust vocal displays during its peak activity at night. Notably solitary outside of mating season, it exhibits exquisite mate-selection rituals involving acoustic and visual cues. Veragua cross-banded tree frog ardently defends its territory, confronting intruders with characteristic aggressive postures. Its behavioral adaptations further align with survival in humid forest environments.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Species
Veragua cross-banded tree frog 
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