Sarcohyla arborescandens

Sarcohyla arborescandens is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. This frog has been observed between 1800 and 3100 meters above sea level.[2][3]

Sarcohyla arborescandens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Sarcohyla
Species:
S. arborescandens
Binomial name
Sarcohyla arborescandens
(Taylor, 1939)
Synonyms
  • Plectrohyla arborescandens (Taylor, 1939)

This frog breeds in streams, and scientists have observed it in some streams in disturbed habitats, such as streams through cleared areas and roadside pools.[1]

Scientists believe human beings in central Veracruz probably consume these frogs as food.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Sarcohyla arborescandens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T55394A53952566. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T55394A53952566.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Sarcohyla hazelae (Taylor, 1939)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Sarcohyla arborescandens". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved November 9, 2021.