Pithecopus palliatus is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.[2][3] It has been observed between 100 and 400 meters above sea level.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Pithecopus |
| Species: | P. palliatus
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| Pithecopus palliatus (Peters, 1873)
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The adult frog measures 37.7 to 43.8 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 38.8 to 49.1 mm.[3]
This frog lays eggs near temporary bodies of water, such as flooded places. They lay eggs on overhanging leaves,[3] and then the tadpoles fall off the leaves into the water.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Jaguar Leaf Frog: Pithecopus palliatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e.T55859A61406237. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T55859A61406237.en. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Pithecopus azureus (Peters, 1873)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c David Wong (February 13, 2013). "Phyllomedusa palliatus". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
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