Trachycephalus
Encyclopedia
Trachycephalus is a genus
of frog
s, the Casque-headed Treefrogs, contained within the Hylidae family. They are found in eastern Brazil
and Pacific lowlands from southern Colombia
to northern Peru
. In a recent revision the seven species of the genus Phrynohyas was included in this genus and Phrynohyas is now considered a synonym of Trachycephalus These frogs inhabit the canopies of tropical rainforests, where they breed in tree cavities and may seldom, if ever, descend to the ground.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of frog
Frog
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura , formerly referred to as Salientia . Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits , protruding eyes and the absence of a tail...
s, the Casque-headed Treefrogs, contained within the Hylidae family. They are found in eastern Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and Pacific lowlands from southern Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
to northern Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. In a recent revision the seven species of the genus Phrynohyas was included in this genus and Phrynohyas is now considered a synonym of Trachycephalus These frogs inhabit the canopies of tropical rainforests, where they breed in tree cavities and may seldom, if ever, descend to the ground.
Species
| Binomial Name and Author | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Trachycephalus atlas | Bokermann's Casque-headed Treefrog |
| Trachycephalus coriaceus Trachycephalus coriaceus Trachycephalus coriaceus is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, and possibly Colombia.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.... |
Surinam Golden-eyed Treefrog |
| Trachycephalus hadroceps | New River Treefrog |
| Trachycephalus imitatrix Trachycephalus imitatrix Trachycephalus imitatrix is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is found in Argentina and Brazil.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and freshwater marshes.... |
Rio Golden-eyed Treefrog |
| Trachycephalus jordani | Jordan's Casque-headed Treefrog |
| Trachycephalus lepidus Trachycephalus lepidus Trachycephalus lepidus is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is endemic to Brazil.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
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| Trachycephalus mesophaeus Trachycephalus mesophaeus Trachycephalus mesophaeus is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is endemic to Brazil.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marches.It is threatened by habitat loss.... |
Porto Alegre Golden-eyed Treefrog |
| Trachycephalus nigromaculatus | Black-spotted Casque-headed Treefrog |
| Trachycephalus resinifictrix | Mission Golden-eyed Treefrog |
| Trachycephalus venulosus | Veined Treefrog |