Sarayacu Tree Frog
Dendropsophus parviceps
Silhouette: Dmitry Bogdanov (vectorized by T. Michael Keesey) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusDendropsophus (Yellow Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesDendropsophus parviceps (Sarayacu Tree Frog)
About the Sarayacu Tree Frog
Dendropsophus parviceps (common name: Sarayacu treefrog) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in the Amazon Basin of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Dendropsophus parviceps is a locally common species with no known threats. These frogs are found on the leaves and branches in primary and secondary tropical rainforest, but also in open spaces close to forests. It is found in moist habitats (swamps, temporary watercourses, permanent ponds). It breeds in temporary bodies of water. Eggs are laid in water where the tadpoles develop.
Pictures of Dendropsophus parviceps. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sarayacu Tree Frog in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Upper Amazon Tree Frog
Dendropsophus bifurcus
Marbled Tree Frog
Dendropsophus marmoratus
Variable Clown Tree Frog
Dendropsophus triangulum
Red-skirted Tree Frog
Dendropsophus rhodopeplus
Reticulated Tree Frog
Dendropsophus reticulatus
Lesser Tree Frog
Dendropsophus minutus
Bokermann's Tarauaca Tree Frog
Dendropsophus bokermanni
Short-nosed Tree Frog
Dendropsophus brevifrons
Kurintza Tree Frog
Dendropsophus shiwiarum
Giant Broad-headed Treefrog
Osteocephalus taurinus
Canelos Treefrog
Boana appendiculata
Rough-skinned Green Tree Frog
Boana cinerascens
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 | |
| 3 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sarayacu Tree Frog in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sarayacu Tree Frog sighting in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sarayacu Tree Frog in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
March has the highest sighting rate for Sarayacu Tree Frog in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in our monthly data.