Phyllomedusa coelestis

Phyllomedusa coelestis is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae.[2] It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru between 200 and 1000 meters above sea level.[3]

Phyllomedusa coelestis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Phyllomedusa
Species:
P. coelestis
Binomial name
Phyllomedusa coelestis
(Cope, 1874)

This frog measures 53.3 to 64.8 mm in snout-vent length. This frog is green in color with some white and orange spots. Its belly is orange. There are small disks on its toes for climbing.[3]

This frog is nocturnal and generally not found near ponds. Most of the frogs scientists have seen were in secondary forest with streams and dense undergrowth. Scientists have observed the female frog lay eggs in a folded leaf hanging over the water.[3]

This frog is classified as least concern of extinction because of its large range.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Phyllomedusa coelestis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T55847A61405834. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T55847A61405834.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Phyllomedusa coelestis (Cope, 1874) | Amphibian Species of the World". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  3. ^ a b c Santiago R. Ron; Morley Read (July 13, 2012). "Phyllomedusa coelestis". AmphibiaWeb (in Spanish). Amphibiaweb. Retrieved September 9, 2021.