About Dendropsophus columbianus (Boettger, 1892)
Common Name and Taxonomy
Dendropsophus columbianus, commonly known as Boettger's Colombian treefrog, is a frog species that belongs to the family Hylidae.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to the Andes region of Colombia.
Habitat Adaptability
It is a common, adaptable species that lives in disturbed areas that were originally covered by cloud forests, and it has never been recorded in closed forests.
Typical Habitat and Associated Waterbodies
It is typically found in open habitats, particularly those that contain waterbodies such as small lakes, reservoirs, grassy marshes, pools, and wetlands.