| Dendropsophus triangulum | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Dendropsophus |
| Species: | D. triangulum |
| Binomial name | |
| Dendropsophus triangulum (Günther, 1869) | |
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Dendropsophus triangulum, commonly known as the triangle treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is native to the Amazon Basin of Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, but may also be present in Colombia.
Distribution and habitat
Dendropsophus triangulum is known from Brazil (Acre, Amazonas, and Pará), Ecuador (Orellana and Sucumbíos), and Peru (Cusco and Loreto) at altitudes of 37–387 m (121–1,270 ft) above sea level. It can be found in primary and secondary tropical rainforests, around temporary ponds in clearings near forests, and in aquaculture ponds.
Ecology
Dendropsophus triangulum reproduces in temporary water bodies, with tadpoles developing in water after hatching from eggs laid on leaves.
References
- ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Dendropsophus triangulum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T88382872A61402415. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T88382872A61402415.en. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2024). "Dendropsophus triangulum (Günther, 1869) | Amphibian Species of the World". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.2. American Museum of Natural History. doi:10.5531/db.vz.0001. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
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