Teresopolis snouted tree frog

Scinax albicans is a species of the subfamily Froschlurch Hylinae within the family of tree frogs. Within the genus Scinax the type of Scinax Catharinae clade is assigned.

Synonyms

  • Hyla albicans Bokermann, 1967
  • Hyla Catharinae opalina Lutz, 1968
  • Ololygon opalina Heyer, 1980
  • Ololygon albicans Peixoto & Weygoldt, 1987
  • Scinax opalina Duellman & Wiens, 1992
  • Scinax Opalinus Köhler & Böhme, 1996

Duellman & Wiens (1992 ) found the species in the genus Scinax. S. opalina or S. Opalinus has no species status.

Dissemination

This species is endemic to the Serra do Mar, in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro and comes in heights of about 1200 m above sea level. MSL.

Description

This medium-sized compared to other members of the genus kink toes tree frog is distinguished by its triangular ( from dorsal view) shape of the head and a short, flattened snout. The back is brightly colored and has no defined drawing. Thigh and groin region have black spots that form transverse stripes. Even his tadpoles have a rounded snout. He also, like all members of the group Scinax Catharinae a characteristic dorsal coloration ( for an illustration see Salles et al (2009:. 845) ).

Habitat and Ecology

Scinax albicans can be found on vegetation near small streams, which he also uses to reproduce. It occurs only in primary forest and old secondary forests and has not yet been established outside forest areas.

The IUCN lists Scinax albicans as " not at risk " (Least Concern ). Its widespread distribution and the fact that the total population is sufficiently large estimated justify this. The editors see it as unlikely that the populations of the species may decrease fast enough to justify a higher level of danger. However, the stocks show declining trends, and the species is found only in a few protected areas. Habitat loss due to deforestation, fires and agricultural use are the main reasons for the hazard type dar.

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