Scinax rostratus
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Scinax rostratus

Scinax rostratus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in central Panama and eastward to Colombia (where it is widespread), Venezuela (including the Llanos), and coastal lowlands of Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Common name Caracas snouted treefrog has been coined for this species.

Appearance

Males grow to 46 mm (1.8 in) and females to 48 mm (1.9 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is long. The dorsum varies from grey to brownish to orangish. There is usually a dark brown triangular patch between the eyes, and often some additional dark markings on the back. The arms and legs are barred. The venter is white. In males the throat is dark while it is white in females.

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Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Scinax rostratus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scinax_rostratus
2. Scinax rostratus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/55993/54348538

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