Boana faber (Wied-Neuwied, 1821)

Common Name and Taxonomy

Boana faber, commonly known as the blacksmith tree frog or smith frog, is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.

Geographic Distribution

Its distribution ranges from eastern to southern Brazil, through northeastern Argentina, to southeastern Paraguay.

Habitat Characteristics

Its natural habitats are tropical humid forests and their edges, located at elevations between 150 and 800 meters (490 to 2,620 feet) above sea level.

Breeding Habitat

For breeding, this frog constructs nests in temporary pools, permanent pools (including artificial pools), and slow-moving streams.

Population Abundance

The species is abundant across its entire range.

Threats and Adaptability

While clear-cutting of forests is a recognized threat to it, Boana faber can adapt to selectively logged forests and second-growth forests.

Conservation Status

It occurs within multiple protected areas, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature does not classify it as a threatened species.