Drylands Tree Frog
Boana xerophylla
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusBoana (Gladiator Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesBoana xerophylla (Drylands Tree Frog)
About the Drylands Tree Frog
Boana xerophylla is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in northern Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela south of the Orinoco. Boana xerophylla was described in 1841 as Hyla xerophylla. However, for decades in the 1900s, it was regarded as a synonym of Boana crepitans, until it was resurrected as a separate species in 2017. In 2021, the Boana xerophylla populations north of the Orinoco river were separated as a new species, Boana platanera. A population from Suriname has sometimes been called Boana fuentei, but it's currently classified as a synonym of Boana xerophylla.
The dorsal coloration of Boana xerophylla ranges from dark brown to green. It's average snout–vent length is 49.69 millimetres (1.96 in). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Drylands Tree Frog in Brownsberg Nature Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 2 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Drylands Tree Frog in Brownsberg Nature Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Drylands Tree Frog sighting in Brownsberg Nature Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Drylands Tree Frog in Brownsberg Nature Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Drylands Tree Frog in Brownsberg Nature Park in our monthly data.