Variable Clown Tree Frog
Dendropsophus triangulum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusDendropsophus (Yellow Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesDendropsophus triangulum (Variable Clown Tree Frog)
About the Variable Clown Tree Frog
Dendropsophus triangulum, commonly known as the triangle treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is native to the Amazon Basin of Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, but may also be present in Colombia. Dendropsophus triangulum is known from Brazil (Acre, Amazonas, and Pará), Ecuador (Orellana and Sucumbíos), and Peru (Cusco and Loreto) at altitudes of 37–387 m (121–1,270 ft) above sea level. It can be found in primary and secondary tropical rainforests, around temporary ponds in clearings near forests, and in aquaculture ponds.
Dendropsophus triangulum reproduces in temporary water bodies, with tadpoles developing in water after hatching from eggs laid on leaves. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Variable Clown Tree Frog 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 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Variable Clown Tree Frog in Tambopata National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Variable Clown Tree Frog sighting in Tambopata National Reserve, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Variable Clown Tree Frog in Tambopata National Reserve?
August has the highest sighting rate for Variable Clown Tree Frog in Tambopata National Reserve in our monthly data.