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Osteocephalus planiceps Cope, 1874 is a animal in the Hylidae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Osteocephalus planiceps Cope, 1874 (Osteocephalus planiceps Cope, 1874)
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Osteocephalus planiceps Cope, 1874

Osteocephalus planiceps Cope, 1874

Osteocephalus planiceps is a Hylidae frog found in northwestern South America, threatened by habitat loss.

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Family
Genus
Osteocephalus
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Osteocephalus planiceps Cope, 1874

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

Osteocephalus planiceps Cope, 1874 is a species of frog belonging to the family Hylidae.

Geographic Distribution

This species has been recorded in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and its presence in Brazil is unconfirmed.

Natural Habitat

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Conservation Threat

Osteocephalus planiceps is currently threatened by habitat loss.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Hylidae Osteocephalus

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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