Sipurio snouted treefrog facts for kids
The Sipurio snouted treefrog (scientific name: Scinax elaeochroa) is a small, interesting frog. It's also known as the olive snouted treefrog. This type of frog belongs to the Hylidae family, which includes many treefrogs. You can find these frogs in parts of Central and South America. They live in the lowlands of Nicaragua and Panama near the Caribbean Sea. They also live in the lowlands of Costa Rica and Panama near the Pacific Ocean. There is even a small group of them in Colombia.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Scinax |
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S. elaeochroa
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| Scinax elaeochroa (Cope, 1875)
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What Does It Look Like?
Male Sipurio snouted treefrogs grow to about 3.8 centimeters (1.5 inches) long. Females are a little bigger, reaching about 4 centimeters (1.6 inches). Their snout, which is their nose area, sticks out a bit.
The frog's back is usually yellowish. Sometimes it can have a hint of green or light brown. When male frogs are ready to breed, their back turns a bright yellow color. They often have some darker marks on their back too. Their arms and legs usually have stripes or bars. The frog's belly can be cream, yellow, or orange. Its throat is usually yellow.
Sounds and Calls
Male Sipurio snouted treefrogs have a special pouch under their chin called a vocal sac. When they are breeding, this sac becomes bright yellow-orange. They use it to make calls. Their call sounds like a series of short "waaks."
Where Does It Live?
The Sipurio snouted treefrog lives in humid lowland forests. It also lives in lower premontane forests, which are forests found on the lower slopes of mountains. You can also find them in forests that have been changed by humans. This includes forests that are growing back after being cut down.
These frogs can live from sea level up to about 1,200 meters (about 3,900 feet) high. In Colombia, they can even be found up to 1,500 meters (about 4,900 feet) high.
Daily Life and Reproduction
The Sipurio snouted treefrog is mostly active at night. This means it is a nocturnal animal. During the wet season, these frogs breed in temporary ponds. These are ponds that form only when there is a lot of rain.
Female frogs lay their eggs in these ponds. Sometimes they lay eggs on plants next to the water. The baby frogs, called tadpoles, then grow and develop in the pond.
Is It Safe?
The Sipurio snouted treefrog is a common species. It can also adapt to different types of forest environments. However, these frogs could be in danger from deforestation. This is when forests are cut down for other uses.
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