Dendropsophus triangulum

Dendropsophus triangulum
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Hylidae
Genus:	Dendropsophus
Species:	D. triangulum
Binomial name
Dendropsophus triangulum (Günther, 1869)
Synonyms[2]
Hyla triangulum Günther, 1869 Hyla leucophyllata triangulum Cope, 1870 Hyla favosa Cope, 1885

Dendropsophus triangulum, commonly known as the triangle treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is native to the Amazon Basin of Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, but may also be present in Colombia.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Dendropsophus triangulum is known from Brazil (Acre, Amazonas, and Pará), Ecuador (Orellana and Sucumbíos), and Peru (Cusco and Loreto) at altitudes of 37–387 m (121–1,270 ft) above sea level.[1][2] It can be found in primary and secondary tropical rainforests, around temporary ponds in clearings near forests, and in aquaculture ponds.[1]

Ecology

Dendropsophus triangulum reproduces in temporary water bodies, with tadpoles developing in water after hatching from eggs laid on leaves.[1]

References

1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Dendropsophus triangulum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T88382872A61402415. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T88382872A61402415.en. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
2. Frost, Darrel R. (2024). "Dendropsophus triangulum (Günther, 1869) | Amphibian Species of the World". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.2. American Museum of Natural History. doi:10.5531/db.vz.0001. Retrieved 26 November 2024.