Tapir Valley Tree Frog
Tlalocohyla celeste
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusTlalocohyla (Middle American Yellow-bellied Treefrogs)
- SpeciesTlalocohyla celeste (Tapir Valley Tree Frog)
About the Tapir Valley Tree Frog
The Tapir Valley tree frog (Tlalocohyla celeste) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae only found in the area of the Costa Rican Tapir Valley Nature Reserve. The scientific name Tlalocohyla celeste for the species was chosen because of the light blue coloration observed in the axillary membranes and male vocal sac. The name was given as a tribute to the turquoise waters of a nearby river, the Río Celeste.
The size of the species is very small, only around 2 centimeters (0.8 inches) long. The frog is easily distinguishable from all other Tlalocohyla species due to its striking green coloration, featuring a prominent, incomplete light dorsolateral stripe bordered above by a faint reddish-brown stripe. Its back is adorned with distinct reddish-brown spots, and its ventral skin is completely transparent. There is light blue coloration in the armpits and on the male vocal sac.
The frog has slender upper arms and forearms, lacking an ulnar skin fold. Its palm has numerous rounded accessory palmar tubercles, and the inner metacarpal tubercle is large and elliptical. The finger discs are round, with the first finger's disc slightly smaller. The frog has... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tapir Valley Tree Frog in Tenorio Volcano 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 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tapir Valley Tree Frog in Tenorio Volcano National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Tapir Valley Tree Frog sighting in Tenorio Volcano National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tapir Valley Tree Frog in Tenorio Volcano National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Tapir Valley Tree Frog in Tenorio Volcano National Park in our monthly data.