Alfaro's Treefrog
Boana alfaroi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusBoana (Gladiator Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesBoana alfaroi (Alfaro's Treefrog)
About the Alfaro's Treefrog
Alfaro's tree frog (Boana alfaroi) is a frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia. Scientists think it may also live in Peru. Scientists have seen it between 176 and 350 meters above sea level.
This is a medium-sized tree frog with large eyes. The adult male frog measures 27.9 to 36.3 mm long in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 39.7 to 49.2 mm. It has especially wide discs on its toes for climbing. The skin on its back is the color of light coffee.
This frog lives in tropical rainforests. It is nocturnal. This frog is named after former President of Ecuador Eloy Alfaro Delgado. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Alfaro's Treefrog in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
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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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Alfaro's Treefrog in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Alfaro's Treefrog sighting in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Alfaro's Treefrog in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Alfaro's Treefrog in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in our monthly data.