Mountain Treefrog
Dryophytes eximius
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusDryophytes
- SpeciesDryophytes eximius (Mountain Treefrog)
About the Mountain Treefrog
Dryophytes eximius, commonly known as the mountain tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are mesquite grasslands, scrub forests, and pine-oak forests. It is a widely distributed species that faces no major threats.
Dryophytes eximius is listed as the state amphibian of Arizona. As currently circumscribed, Dryophytes eximius does not occur in Arizona. Dryophytes wrightorum, the Wright's mountain tree frog, which has previously been regarded as a synonym of Dryophytes eximius does occur in Arizona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mountain Treefrog in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca
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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 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mountain Treefrog in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Mountain Treefrog sighting in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mountain Treefrog in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca?
December has the highest sighting rate for Mountain Treefrog in Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca in our monthly data.