| Cordillera central tree frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Hyloscirtus |
| Species: | H. larinopygion |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyloscirtus larinopygion (Duellman, 1973) | |
The Cordillera central tree frog (Hyloscirtus larinopygion) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. While living, this creature has a solid brown dorsum, and its concealed limbs and underbelly are blue with black spots. The younger frogs are a grayish brown with some darker markings. The younger frogs' concealed limbs and underbellies are a creamy color.
References
- ↑ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Hyloscirtus larinopygion". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T78965436A78965152. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T78965436A78965152.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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