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Hyloscirtus criptico

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Hyloscirtus criptico
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Hyloscirtus
Species:
H. criptico
Binomial name
Hyloscirtus criptico
Paredes-Recalde, Morales-Mite, Almeida-Reinoso, Tapia, Hutter, Toral-Contreras, and Guayasamin, 2012

Hyloscirtus criptico is a species of tree frog native to Ecuador.[1] It can be found in forests in the Andes at elevations of 2175–2794 meters.[2]

Description

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Hyloscirtus criptico is a large frog, with robust limbs.[3] On the sides, black and white bands are present. Orange flecks are present around the dorsum.

References

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  1. ^ "Hyloscirtus criptico Coloma, Carvajal-Endara, Dueñas, Paredes-Recalde, Morales-Mite, Almeida-Reinoso, Tapia, Hutter, Toral-Contreras, and Guayasamin, 2012 | Amphibian Species of the World". research.amnh.org. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
  2. ^ "Hyloscirtus criptico". www.anfibiosecuador.ec. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
  3. ^ "AmphibiaWeb - Hyloscirtus criptico". amphibiaweb.org. Retrieved 2019-03-07.