Osteocephalus oophagus Jungfer & Schiesari, 1995

Taxonomic Classification

Osteocephalus oophagus is a species of frog belonging to the Hylidae family.

Geographic Distribution

It has been recorded in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, and Guyana, with an unconfirmed possible presence in Suriname.

Natural Habitat

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Toxin Production

This species is reported to produce bufotenin.

Etymology of Epithet

Its specific epithet oophagus means "egg eater", referring to its unique breeding behavior: females return to their egg deposition sites roughly every five days.

Breeding Behavior

After mating in amplexus, usually with the same male, the female produces eggs that function as food for hatching tadpoles.