About Osteocephalus verruciger (Werner, 1901)
Common Name and Classification
Osteocephalus verruciger, commonly known as the Ecuador slender-legged tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae.
Distribution
This species is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Natural Habitats
Its natural habitats include subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, intermittent freshwater marshes, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forests.
Size
Adult males of this species measure 44.3 to 53.9 millimeters in snout-vent length, while adult females measure 45.5 to 70.0 millimeters.
Dorsal Coloration
Males have olive-colored dorsal skin, and females have dark brown dorsal skin.
Groin and Leg Coloration
The groin and upper front legs are dark brown.
Foot Coloration
The feet are colored dark red-brown.
Ventral Coloration
The throat is cream-colored, and the belly is red-bronze with dark brown markings.
