Ptychohyla
Encyclopedia
Ptychohyla is a genus of frog
s in the Hylidae family, and are found in the southern Mexican
states of Chiapas
, Guerrero
and Oaxaca
, Central America
to western Panama
.
Frog
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura , formerly referred to as Salientia . Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits , protruding eyes and the absence of a tail...
s in the Hylidae family, and are found in the southern Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
states of Chiapas
Chiapas
Chiapas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Chiapas is one of the 31 states that, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 118 municipalities and its capital city is Tuxtla Gutierrez. Other important cites in Chiapas include San Cristóbal de las...
, Guerrero
Guerrero
Guerrero officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Guerrero is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 81 municipalities and its capital city is Chilpancingo....
and Oaxaca
Oaxaca
Oaxaca , , officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Oaxaca is one of the 31 states which, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided into 571 municipalities; of which 418 are governed by the system of customs and traditions...
, Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
to western Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
.
Species
| Binomial Name and Author | Common Name |
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| Ptychohyla acrochorda Ptychohyla acrochorda Ptychohyla acrochorda is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is endemic to Mexico.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and rivers.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
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| Ptychohyla dendrophasma Ptychohyla dendrophasma Ptychohyla dendrophasma is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is found in Guatemala and possibly Mexico.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
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| Ptychohyla erythromma Ptychohyla erythromma Ptychohyla erythromma is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is endemic to Mexico.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and freshwater marshes.... |
Guerreran Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla euthysanota Ptychohyla euthysanota Ptychohyla euthysanota is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, and possibly Honduras.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and rivers.It is threatened by habitat... |
Cloud Forest Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla hypomykter Ptychohyla hypomykter Ptychohyla hypomykter is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is found in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and possibly El Salvador.... |
Copan Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla legleri Ptychohyla legleri Ptychohyla legleri is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and rivers.... |
Legler's Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla leonhardschultzei | Schultze's Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla macrotympanum Ptychohyla macrotympanum Ptychohyla macrotympanum is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is found in Guatemala and possibly Mexico.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest.It is threatened by habitat loss.... |
Pine Forest Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla panchoi Ptychohyla panchoi Ptychohyla panchoi is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is endemic to Guatemala.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
Guatemala Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla salvadorensis Ptychohyla salvadorensis Ptychohyla salvadorensis is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, pastureland, and heavily degraded former forest.... |
Guerreran Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla sanctaecrucis Ptychohyla sanctaecrucis Ptychohyla sanctaecrucis is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is endemic to Guatemala.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
Chinamococh Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla spinipollex Ptychohyla spinipollex Ptychohyla spinipollex is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is endemic to Honduras.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and rivers.It is threatened by habitat loss.... |
Ceiba Stream Frog |
| Ptychohyla zophodes Ptychohyla zophodes Ptychohyla zophodes is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.It is endemic to Mexico.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and rivers.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
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