Black-flanked Treefrog
Boana nigra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusBoana (Gladiator Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesBoana nigra (Black-flanked Treefrog)
About the Black-flanked Treefrog
Boana nigra, the black-flanked tree frog, is a frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Scientists have seen it between 910 and 1847 meters above sea level. The adult male frog measures 38.5 to 46.3 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 56.4 to 76.7 mm. This frog is brown, reddish brown, or darn brown on the back with darker spots. It has black sides and black stripes. The webs on its feet are either black or bright orange.
This frog's English and scientific names come from the Latin word for "black". Boana semilineata Boana appendiculata Boana geographica Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-flanked 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 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.