Scinax elaeochroa

Scinax elaeochroa

Sipurio snouted treefrog, Olive snouted treefrog

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Scinax elaeochroa

Scinax elaeochroa, commonly known as the Sipurio snouted treefrog, or olive snouted treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in the Caribbean lowlands of Nicaragua and Panama and in the Pacific lowlands of Costa Rica and Panama, with an isolated population in Colombia.

Appearance

Males grow to 38 mm (1.5 in) and females to 40 mm (1.6 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is protruding. The dorsum is yellowish, sometimes with a hint of green or light brown, and turns brilliant yellow in breeding males. There are usually some darker markings on the dorsum. The arms and legs are usually barred. The venter varies from cream to yellow to orange; the throat is usually yellow.

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The vocal sac in breeding males is bright yellow-orange. The advertisement call is a series of short "waaks".

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References

1. Scinax elaeochroa Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scinax_elaeochroa
2. Scinax elaeochroa on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/55952/54348386

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