Canelos Treefrog
Boana appendiculata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusBoana (Gladiator Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesBoana appendiculata (Canelos Treefrog)
About the Canelos Treefrog
The Canelos tree frog (Boana appendiculata) is a frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia. Scientists have seen it between 14 and 1050 meters above sea level. The adult male frog is 38.5 to 51.9 mm long in snout-vent length. The adult female frog is 53.5 to 72.6 mm long. The skin on the ventrum is coffee-colored, and the dorsum is yellow or orange.
This frog lives in primary and secondary forests, pantanals, artificial open areas, and partially flooded areas. Their presence in secondary forest and human-altered habitats suggests they are somewhat resilient in the face of disturbance. They prefer streams with fast-moving water.
The species was originally synonymized with the map tree frog (Boana geographica) but was resurrected as a species in 2020. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Canelos Treefrog in Yasuní 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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Canelos Treefrog in Yasuní National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Canelos Treefrog sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 47 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Canelos Treefrog in Yasuní National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Canelos Treefrog in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.