Spix's horned treefrog
Hemiphractus scutatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHemiphractidae (Neotropical Horned Frogs)
- GenusHemiphractus (Horned Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesHemiphractus scutatus (Spix's horned treefrog)
About the Spix's horned treefrog
Hemiphractus scutatus, also known as Spix's horned treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is found in the upper Amazon basin in Bolivia, western Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and southern Colombia. The adult male frog averages 36.9–62 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 60.4–81 mm. The skin of the dorsum is brown-red in color with darker marks. The skin of the ventral areas is lighter in color.
This terrestrial frog has been observed both during the day and at night. It has been observed on the leaf litter and on low plants. It has been found only in pristine primary forests. Scientists have seen the frog between 60 and 3,300 m (200 and 10,830 ft) above sea level.
There are protected areas in the frog's range: Parque Nacional Yasuní, Parque Nacional Sumaco Napo-Galeras, Parque Nacional Llanganates, Parque Nacional Sangay, Parque Nacional Manu, Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu, Parque Nacional Natural El Puré, PARNA da Serra do Divisor, and PARNA Mapinguari. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spix's horned treefrog in Tambopata National Reserve
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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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spix's horned treefrog in Tambopata National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spix's horned treefrog sighting in Tambopata National Reserve, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spix's horned treefrog in Tambopata National Reserve?
June has the highest sighting rate for Spix's horned treefrog in Tambopata National Reserve in our monthly data.