Upper Amazon Tree Frog
Dendropsophus bifurcus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusDendropsophus (Yellow Tree Frogs)
- SpeciesDendropsophus bifurcus (Upper Amazon Tree Frog)
About the Upper Amazon Tree Frog
Dendropsophus bifurcus, commonly known as the Upper Amazon treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in the upper Amazon Basin of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Dendropsophus bifurcus is an abundant and widespread species that inhabits bushes in open forest and clearings. It breeds in permanent and temporary shallow ponds. Eggs are laid out of the water on leaves whereas the tadpoles develop in the water. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Upper Amazon Tree 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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Upper Amazon Tree Frog in Yasuní National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Upper Amazon Tree Frog sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Upper Amazon Tree Frog in Yasuní National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Upper Amazon Tree Frog in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.