Mexican Smilisca
Smilisca baudinii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusSmilisca (Cross-banded Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesSmilisca baudinii (Mexican Smilisca)
About the Mexican Smilisca
The common Mexican tree frog (Smilisca baudinii) is a nocturnal species of tree frog whose native range extends from the Sonoran Desert and the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas south to Costa Rica. Common names include Mexican tree frog, Baudin's tree frog and Van Vliet's frog. They are usually found within lightly forested areas near permanent sources of water.
The common Mexican tree frog is generally brown-grey in color, with darker brown, irregular blotching. Its underside is typically a lighter grey or white. Its legs have distinctive dark banding. The species has numerous synonymous classifications due to disjunct populations, and was mistakenly redescribed on several occasions by field researchers.
The common Mexican tree frog is considered to be a threatened species in the US state of Texas. It has only been reported in a few counties, and no estimates of its actual population count have been made. Amphibian Species of the World: Smilisca baudinii
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Recent sightings of Mexican Smilisca in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mexican Smilisca in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Mexican Smilisca sighting in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mexican Smilisca in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve?
June has the highest sighting rate for Mexican Smilisca in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.