Perez's Snouted Frog
Edalorhina perezi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyLeptodactylidae (Southern Frogs)
- GenusEdalorhina
- SpeciesEdalorhina perezi (Perez's Snouted Frog)
About the Perez's Snouted Frog
Edalorhina perezi (Perez's snouted frog) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is one of the only two species in the genus Edalorhina in the family Leptodactylidae. This species is diurnal and terrestrial. During mating season both female and male frogs gather around treefall pools. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and Bolivia.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It has also been found in open areas in secondary forest and on cacao plantations. The species listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List and the population is stable.
Similar to many other frog species, female Perez's snouted frogs (E. perezi) are larger than males. Males are on average 28–36 mm (1.1–1.4 in) in size and the females are 35–40 mm (1.4–1.6 in). The general color of this frog is very similar to leaf litter, which is a cryptic color protection in its habitat. Dorsum skin color is brown and there are usually many random dark brown markings on the back, such as tubercles and longitudinal ridges. Distinct characteristics of this frog... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Perez's Snouted Frog 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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 6 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Perez's Snouted Frog in Yasuní National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Perez's Snouted Frog sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Perez's Snouted Frog in Yasuní National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Perez's Snouted Frog in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.