9,447 observationsLeast Concern
Mexican Treefrog
Smilisca baudinii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Hylidae ›Genus: Smilisca
About
The common Mexican tree frog (Smilisca baudinii) is a nocturnal species of tree frog whose native range extends from the Sonoran Desert and the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas south to Costa Rica. Common names include Mexican tree frog, Baudin's tree frog and Van Vliet’s frog. They are usually found within lightly forested areas near permanent sources of water.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Treefrog is Smilisca baudinii.
- Mexican Treefrog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mexican Treefrog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mexican Treefrog belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Mexican Treefrog belongs to the order Anura.
- Mexican Treefrog belongs to the family Hylidae.
- Mexican Treefrog belongs to the genus Smilisca.