Flat-headed Bromeliad Treefrog
Osteocephalus planiceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusOsteocephalus (Broad-headed Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesOsteocephalus planiceps (Flat-headed Bromeliad Treefrog)
About the Flat-headed Bromeliad Treefrog
Osteocephalus planiceps is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Angulo, A., Coloma, L.A., Ron, S., Castro, F., Rueda, J.V., Jungfer, K.-H. & Monteza, J.I. 2004. Osteocephalus planiceps. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Flat-headed Bromeliad 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 | |
| 3 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Flat-headed Bromeliad Treefrog in Yasuní National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Flat-headed Bromeliad Treefrog sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Flat-headed Bromeliad Treefrog in Yasuní National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Flat-headed Bromeliad Treefrog in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.