Cordillera central tree frog [SEP] parent taxon
Cordillera central tree frog
The Cordillera central tree frog ("Hyloscirtus larinopygion") is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. While living, this creature has a solid brown dorsum,
and its concealed limbs and underbelly are blue with black spots. The younger frogs are a grayish brown with some darker markings. The younger frogs' concealed limbs and underbellies are a creamy color.
Niceforo's marsupial frog
Gastrotheca nicefori (common name: Niceforo's marsupial frog) is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is found in the Andes of Colombia (the three cordilleras: Cordillera Occidental, Cordillera Central, and Cordillera Oriental), on the Andean slopes of northern Venezuela, and in the highlands of eastern and central Panama.
Etymology.
The specific name "nicefori" honors , a priest and naturalist of French origin.
Description.
Adult males grow to and females to in