39 observationsEndangered
Upland Burrowing Tree Frog
Smilisca dentata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Hylidae ›Genus: Smilisca
About
The upland burrowing tree frog (Smilisca dentata) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Mexico and occurs in southeastern Aguascalientes and adjacent northern Jalisco at elevations of 1,800–1,900 m (5,900–6,200 ft) asl. Its natural habitats are flooded grasslands where it breeds in temporary and permanent pools. It is a rare species that is threatened by habitat loss caused by conversion into agricultural land and the subsequent pesticide pollution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Upland Burrowing Tree Frog is Smilisca dentata.
- The Upland Burrowing Tree Frog has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Upland Burrowing Tree Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Upland Burrowing Tree Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Upland Burrowing Tree Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Upland Burrowing Tree Frog belongs to the order Anura.
- Upland Burrowing Tree Frog belongs to the family Hylidae.
- Upland Burrowing Tree Frog belongs to the genus Smilisca.