Cusco Gladiator Tree Frog
Boana gladiator
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusBoana (Gladiator Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesBoana gladiator (Cusco Gladiator Tree Frog)
About the Cusco Gladiator Tree Frog
Boana gladiator, the Cusco gladiator tree frog, is a frog in the family Hylidae endemic to Peru, in Cusco and Puno. Scientists have seen it between 1,097 and 1,975 metres (3,599 and 6,480 ft) above sea level in cloud forests.
The adult male frog measures 35.3 to 49.4 mm (1.39 to 1.94 in) long in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 47.8 to 55.3 mm (1.88 to 2.18 in). Like other gladiator tree frogs, the male Cusco gladiator tree frog has a spike on each front foot that he uses to fight other males. The female frog lays eggs in streams.
This frog is listed as vulnerable to extinction. This is largely because of habitat loss, but it is also subject to chytridiomycosis from the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. This illness thickens the frog's skin, which then sloughs off so that it can no longer osmoregulate. The concentration of electrolytes in the frog's blood drops, and the frog then dies of cardiac arrest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cusco Gladiator Tree Frog in Manu National 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 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cusco Gladiator Tree Frog in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cusco Gladiator Tree Frog sighting in Manu National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cusco Gladiator Tree Frog in Manu National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Cusco Gladiator Tree Frog in Manu National Park in our monthly data.