About Smilisca sordida (Peters, 1863)
Nomenclature and Classification
The Veragua cross-banded tree frog, with the scientific name Smilisca sordida (Peters, 1863), is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.
Geographic Range
It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Natural Habitats
Its natural habitats include subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forests, canals, and ditches.
Elevation Range
This frog has been observed at elevations up to 1525 meters above sea level.
Adult Size
Adult male frogs measure 36.2 mm in snout-vent length, while adult female frogs measure 56.3 mm.
Body Coloration
The skin on its dorsum is gray-brown, and its belly is a lighter shade.
Distinctive Markings
It has purple-colored skin near the groin, light markings over the eyes, and stripes on the legs.
Tadpole Characteristics
The tadpoles of this species reach 3.2 cm in length; they live at the bottom of streams and hold onto rocks with their mouths.
