Cordillera central tree frog
| Cordillera central tree frog | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Hyloscirtus |
| Species: | H. larinopygion |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyloscirtus larinopygion (Duellman, 1973) | |
The Cordillera central tree frog, Hyloscirtus larinopygion, is a species of frog in the Hylidae family found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. While living, this creature has a solid brown dorsum, and its concealed limbs and underbelly are blue with black spots. The younger frogs are a grayish brown with some darker markings. The younger frogs' concealed limbs and underbellies are a creamy color.
Sources
- Bolívar, W., Coloma, L.A., Ron, S. & Renjifo, J.M. 2004. Hyloscirtus larinopygion. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007.
- Kellie Whittaker, . "Hyloscirtus larinopygion ." AmphibiaWeb. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Jan 2012. .
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