Mottled Clown Treefrog
Dendropsophus sarayacuensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusDendropsophus (Yellow Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesDendropsophus sarayacuensis (Mottled Clown Treefrog)
About the Mottled Clown Treefrog
Dendropsophus sarayacuensis, Shreve's Sarayacu treefrog or the clown tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in the Amazon Basin in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and—presumably—Colombia.
Dendropsophus sarayacuensis is a common in parts of its range (Peru and Ecuador). It is nocturnal, arboreal frog inhabiting understorey vegetation in primary and secondary tropical rainforest and forest edges. Eggs are laid out of water whereas the tadpole develop in water, in temporary and permanent pools.
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Recent sightings of Mottled Clown Treefrog 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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mottled Clown Treefrog in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mottled Clown Treefrog sighting in Manu National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mottled Clown Treefrog in Manu National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Mottled Clown Treefrog in Manu National Park in our monthly data.