About Trachycephalus quadrangulum (Boulenger, 1882)
Common Name and Taxonomy
Trachycephalus quadrangulum, commonly known as the Chocoan milk frog, is a species of frog belonging to the Hylidae family.
Geographic Distribution
This species is endemic to the Pacific slopes of the Andes mountain range, located in Ecuador and Peru. It has been recorded by scientists at elevations ranging from 20 meters to 350 meters above sea level.
Adult Body Size
Adult male Chocoan milk frogs measure 53.4 to 76.9 millimeters in snout-vent length, while adult females measure 60.5 to 80.8 millimeters in snout-vent length.
Coloration and Dorsal Marking
Adult frogs are brown or gray, with a darker gray four-sided marking on their back.
Head Proportion
Their heads are wider than they are long.
