About Dendropsophus reticulatus (Jiménez de la Espada, 1870)
Taxonomy and Naming
The reticulated tree frog, Dendropsophus reticulatus, is a species of frog belonging to the Hylidae family.
Geographical Range
Its distribution covers Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Elevation Range
This species has been recorded at elevations ranging from 40 to 1037 meters above sea level.
Adult Size
Adult males of this species measure between 2.0 and 2.9 centimeters in length, while adult females range from 2.8 to 4.0 centimeters long.
Mating Behavior
Males produce advertisement calls to attract females near temporary or permanent bodies of water.
Oviposition
D. reticulatus lays eggs year-round on the upper surfaces of leaves, positioned approximately 30 centimeters above the water.
Tadpole Hatching
Once the tadpoles hatch, they drop down into the water below.
