About Phyllomedusa camba De la Riva, 1999
Taxonomy and Common Name
Phyllomedusa camba, commonly called the black-eyed monkey frog, is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae.
Distribution and Elevation Range
This species is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru, and has been observed at elevations between 280 and 1000 meters above sea level.
Adult Size
Adult black-eyed monkey frogs range from 60.8 mm (2.39 in) to 69.6 mm (2.74 in) in snout-vent length.
Toe Morphology
They have climbing disks on their toes.
Coloration and Skin Pattern
The dorsal skin is green with yellow markings around the eyes; they have pink-white spots on their flanks, white spots on the inner surfaces of their legs, and purple coloration on parts of their legs and midsection.
Activity Period and Habitat
This frog is nocturnal, and individuals have been observed in both primary and secondary forest.
Breeding Migration
When breeding, frogs leave the forest to go to swamps when possible.
Nesting and Larval Development
The female produces a foam nest on a leaf, and when the eggs hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water below.
Conservation Status
Scientists classify this frog as not endangered, due to its large range and at least partial tolerance of altered habitats.
Etymology of Species Epithet
The species epithet "camba" is taken from the name of an indigenous people that live in Bolivia.
