Canelos tree frog facts for kids

The Canelos tree frog (Boana appendiculata) is a type of frog that belongs to the Hylidae family. This family is also known as the tree frog family. This special frog is found only in certain parts of Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia. Scientists have seen these frogs living at different heights, from as low as 14 meters to as high as 1050 meters above sea level.

About the Canelos Tree Frog

What Does It Look Like?

The Canelos tree frog has different sizes depending on if it's a male or a female.

• Adult male frogs are about 3.8 to 5.2 centimeters long. This measurement is taken from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom).
• Adult female frogs are a bit bigger. They measure about 5.3 to 7.3 centimeters long from snout to vent.
• The skin on their belly, which is called the ventrum, is usually a coffee-brown color.
• The skin on their back, called the dorsum, can be a bright yellow or orange.

Where Does It Live?

The Canelos tree frog lives in several different kinds of places.

• They can be found in primary forests, which are old, untouched forests.
• They also live in secondary forests. These are forests that are growing back after being cut down or disturbed.
• You might find them in wet, swampy areas known as pantanals.
• They can also live in open areas made by people, or in places that are partly covered in water.
• The fact that these frogs can live in forests changed by humans shows they are quite tough. They can adapt to new environments even after some changes.
• They really like streams that have fast-moving water.

See also

In Spanish: Rana arbórea de Canelos para niños