Eastern Masked Tree Frog
Smilisca manisorum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusSmilisca (Cross-banded Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesSmilisca manisorum (Eastern Masked Tree Frog)
About the Eastern Masked Tree Frog
Smilisca manisorum, or the masked tree frog, is a frog in the family Hylidae, endemic to Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras and Nicaragua. It lives in coastal forests. Scientists have seen it as high as 540 meters above sea level.
The species was originally synonymized with the common Mexican tree frog (Smilisca baudinii), but was resurrected as a species in 2017. New Granada cross-banded tree frog Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Masked Tree Frog in Tortuguero 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 | |
| 2 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Masked Tree Frog in Tortuguero National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Masked Tree Frog sighting in Tortuguero National Park, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Masked Tree Frog in Tortuguero National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Masked Tree Frog in Tortuguero National Park in our monthly data.