Blacksmith tree frog
| Blacksmith tree frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Hypsiboas |
| Species: | H. faber |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypsiboas faber (Wied-Neuwied, 1821) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Hyla faber Wied-Neuwied, 1821 | |
The blacksmith tree frog, blacksmith treefrog, or smith frog (Hypsiboas faber or Boana faber) is a frog species in the family Hylidae. It is found in northeastern Argentina (Misiones Province), southeastern Paraguay, and eastern to southern Brazil.[1][2] Its natural habitats are tropical humid forests, including forest edges, at elevations of 150–800 m (490–2,620 ft) above sea level. Breeding takes place in temporary and permanent pools (including artificial pools) and slow-moving streams where the frogs make nests.[1]
This is an abundant species throughout its range. Clear cutting of forests remains a threat, whereas the species adapts to selectively logged and second growth forests. It is present in several protected areas. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Lavilla, E.; Aquino, L.; Kwet, A.; Baldo, D. (2010). "Hypsiboas faber". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T55479A11303155. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T55479A11303155.en. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. (2017). "Boana faber (Wied-Neuwied, 1821)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 2 September 2017.