Scinax perereca

Scinax perereca

The neotropical tree frog toe kink Scinax perereca belongs to the subfamily Hylinae within the family of tree frogs. Within the genus Scinax perereca belongs to Scinax rubra clade. " Perereca " in Tupi is a general term for tree frogs. After Faivovich et al. (2005 ) the species is counted for Scinax ruber clade within the genus Scinax.

Dissemination

The species is so far only a few localities of 0-1000 m above sea level. NN, in Paraguay, however, is rarely out of the two Brazilian states of São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul, the Argentine province of Misiones and the southeastern Paraguay known, they frequently occurs locally in Brazil and Argentina.

Description

This kink toes tree frog is compared to other medium size ( males with head -body length of 34 to 38.5 mm). The head is longer than wide. The muzzle appears in profile almost round and pointed at dorsal view. The canthus is straight. The iris is copper-colored, the back brown with dark brown spots, throat and belly white, the inner sides of the legs yellow on a black base color ( so-called "flash colors" ). In addition, white spots found on the top and bottom surfaces of the limbs and three oblique dark brown stripes on the tibia. From similar members of the genus can be most easily distinguish the type based on their head-body length and their mating call.

Habitat and Ecology

The species is found in forests and the forest, also in secondary forests. It reproduces in temporary and permanent waters and also uses artificial waters and even water-filled ruts.

Endangering

The IUCN lists Scinax perereca as " not at risk " (Least Concern ). Widespread diffusion and the facts that the nature can be relatively well adapted to anthropogenic changes, accepts a wide range of habitats and 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. Moreover, it occurs in several protected areas. primary threat to the species is the clearing of forests and the investment of Pinus monocultures.