This taxon occurs in the Isthmian-Atlantic moist forests, an ecoregion covering the lowland Atlantic versant at chiefly below 500 metres elevation in southern Nicaragua, northern Costa Rica, and most of Panama; these moist forests represent the epitome of wet, tropical jungle. This forest ecoregion evolved from unique combinations of North American and South American flora and fauna, which came together with the joining of these continents around three million years before present.
The ecoregion is classified to be within the Tropical and Subtropical moist broadleaf forests biome. Currently, much of this ecoregion has been converted to subsistence and commercial agriculture. The Isthmian-Atlantic moist forests exhibit a high level of species richness, with 1021 vertebrate taxa alone having been recorded here, with a particularly vast assortment of amphibians, many of which are endemic or near endemic; moreover, among the amphibians there are many representatives of anuran, salamander and caecilian taxa.
This ecoregion located at the juncture of Central and South America. Condensation over the warm land produced by moisture-laden air from the Caribbean Sea colliding with the mountains produces constant high humidity and precipitation. Annual rainfall ranges from about 2500 millimetres (mm) in central Panama to over 5000 mm in southern Nicaragua. Basalt bedrock is the parent material of the residual and often unconsolidated soils covering the hilly areas of this ecoregion. Old alluvial terraces form the base of the swamp forests and flat lands in the lowest elevations and near the Caribbean Sea coast. The northern section of this ecoregion is formed of a wide, relatively flat alluvial plain, with a gradual elevation change from sea level to 500 metres in elevation
This ecoregion is characterised by a lush, high canopy tropical evergreen forest of huge buttressed trees reaching 40 metres (m) in height, and an associated rich epiphytic flora. The palm component includes many sub-canopy and understory species. Abundant subcanopy palm species are Amargo Palm (Welfia regia), Walking Palm (Socratea exorrhiza), and in permanently flooded areas, Raphia taedigera. Seasonal swamp forests occur in the lowest and flattest areas in Nicaragua and northern Costa Rica, particularly along the coastal zone, where they grade into mangrove forests. In these swamp forests, Gavilán Tree (Pentaclethra macroloba) dominates the canopy, along with Caobilla (Carapa nicaraguensis). The Almendro (Dipteryx panamensis) and the Monkey-pot Tree (Lecythis ampla) are two notable canopy emergents.
While small in areal size, the 1500 hectare La Selva Biological Station in northeastern Costa Rica hosts permanent populations of large predators such as the Jaguar (Panthera onca) and herbivores like Baird's Tapir (Tapirus bairdii), probably because of its biological corridor connection to the upper montane forests of Braulio Carrillo National Park. The Atlantic lowlands and middle elevations contain some of the rarest butterfly species in Central America and some of the world's highest butterfly species richness.
A considerable number of amphibian taxa occur in the ecoregion. Endemic anurans to the Isthmian-Atlantic moist forests include the Misfit Leaf Frog (Agalychnis saltator), which breeds in swamps, but lives mostly in the tree canopy; the Tilaran Robber Frog (Craugastor mimus); Diasporus tigrillo and the Cross-banded Treefrog (Smilisca puma), found only on the Caribbean versant of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. A further endemic frog to the ecoregion is the Rio Changena Robber Frog (Craugastor jota), narrowly limited to Río Changena, Provincia Bocas del Toro, Panamá. Other anuran species found here are: Veragua Robber Frog (Craugastor rugosus), a nocturnal anuran whose ova are laid in leaf litter; Agua Buena Robber Frog (Diasporus vocator), whose breeding occurs in bromeliads.
An endemic reptile found in the Costa Rican part of the ecoregion is the Viquez's Tropical Ground Snake (Trimetopon viquezi). Four taxa of marine turtles are found in the ecoregion's coastal zones, including the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas EN), who may take almost six decades to reach sexual maturity; the Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata CR) is another marine species found here. In addition a number of freshwater turtles are found here such as the Brown Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys annulata LR/NT). Other reptiles found in the ecoregion include the Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus LR/NT); and Cienega Colorado Worm Salamander (Oedipina uniformis NT), a limited range amphibian found only in Costa Rica along slopes surrounding the Meseta Central.
La granota de fulla saltadora (Agalychnis saltator) és una espècie de granota pertanyent a la família Hylidae. És una granota d'ulls vermells relativament petita, amb adults mascles de 34 a 54 mm i les femelles més grans de 57 a 66 mm. Aquesta granota pot ser identificada pels seus ulls vermells amb les pupil·les verticals, i les seves mans i potes ataronjats.
Agalychnis saltator, also known as the parachuting red-eyed leaf frog and misfit leaf frog, is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae.[3] It is found in the Caribbean lowlands from north-eastern Honduras to eastern-central Costa Rica at elevations of 15–1,300 m (49–4,265 ft) asl.[1][4]
Male Agalychnis saltator measure 38–44 mm (1.5–1.7 in) and females 52–62 mm (2.0–2.4 in) in snout–vent length.[5] They have distinctive red eyes with vertical pupils. The dorsum is light or dark leaf green with bluish purple flanks. They have large suction disks and extensive webbing between the fingers and toes.[3][5]
Agalychnis saltator are nocturnal and arboreal.[5] They inhabit lowland and montane humid and wet forests, and to a lesser extent, adjacent premontane wet forests and rainforests. They live in tree canopies, but descend to temporary pools to reproduce.[1] Male frog can leap from considerable heights to plants on the mating sites, extending its limbs and spreading out the skin between its fingers and toes, hence the name "parachuting frog".[3]
Agalychnis saltator are explosive breeders that breed after heavy rains.[3][5] A single breeding aggregation may contain 25–400 frogs (typically 100–200), hanging on vines that overhang temporary ponds in forested areas, and on marsh vegetation (e.g. Spathiphyllum). Most individuals in the aggregation are couples in amplexus, with one female frog being accompanied by one to four males.[5] The eggs are laid amidst mosses covering the vines, but are very vulnerable to predation at this stage.[3][5]
Agalychnis saltator males have also been observed in amplexus with Agalychnis callidryas females. The eggs from such matings are infertile.[5]
Agalychnis saltator has a naturally fragmented distribution. It is not particularly common, but it is regularly seen on breeding sites. It is locally suffering from further fragmentation of its habitat because of deforestation from agricultural development and logging. However, it is not threatened on the whole.[1]
Agalychnis saltator is collected for illegal pet trade.[5] It is listed in CITES Appendix II.[1]
Agalychnis saltator, also known as the parachuting red-eyed leaf frog and misfit leaf frog, is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. It is found in the Caribbean lowlands from north-eastern Honduras to eastern-central Costa Rica at elevations of 15–1,300 m (49–4,265 ft) asl.
La rana de hoja saltadora (Agalychnis saltator) es una especie de anfibio anuro perteneciente a la familia Hylidae.
Es una rana de ojos rojos relativamente pequeña, con adultos machos de 34 a 54 mm y las hembras más grandes de 57 a 66 mm. Esta rana puede ser identificada por sus ojos rojos con las pupilas verticales, y sus manos y patas anaranjados. Tienen extensiones entre los dedos y los dedos del pie y discos grandes de la succión en el extremo de cada dígito.[2] Los adultos son verde ligero u oscuro con algunos individuos que tienen uno a varios puntos amarillos levantados en su lado dorsal. Los lados del cuerpo y de la superficie anterior y posterior de los muslos son púrpura azulada. Su color del diafragma puede extenderse de naranja al rojo del tomate. Su lado ventral es crema con un tinte amarillo o anaranjado pastel. Con excepción de la diferencia del tamaño entre macho y hembra, el macho desarrolla un remiendo oscuro o negro en el interior de la base del pulgar durante la estación de acoplamiento.[3] Esta especie se asemeja de cerca a los Agalychnis callidryas (rana ojo rojo) pero con algunas diferencias. Tiene flancos azul marino o púrpuras uniformes en vez de las barras blancas, amarillas, o de la crema del vertible encontradas en la rana ojos rojos de la hoja. Otra diferencia es que el saltador de Agalychnis la cambia color de hoja-verde uniforme durante el día al tan o el marrón durante la noche mientras que el cambio justo ojos rojos de la rana de la hoja su tonalidad.[2]
Habita en la vertiente caribeña de Costa Rica, Nicaragua y Honduras, en las tierras bajas húmedas.[4] Se encuentra en las mismas áreas que los A. callydrias.[2] Habitan pantanos durante la estación de acoplamiento (estación lluviosa) y árboles del pabellón en bosque primario durante la estación seca.[3]
Durante la estación de acoplamiento, estas ranas arbóreas crían en charcas temporales en las áreas forestales.[2] Los varones emiten un “pío” o un “chirrido corto, suave, agudo” en el sitio de crianza. La llamada tiene un intervalo largo que puede durar hasta 30 s. Las llamadas se hacen desde la percha de los árboles alrededor de los sitios de crianza.[3] Se acoplan solamente después de períodos de fuertes precipitaciones. Los huevos se ponen en los musgos que cubren las enredaderas. Es durante este tiempo que las ranas son depredadas. Las hormigas cazan sus huevos. Especies de serpientes se alimentan de sus huevos y de adultos. Se conocen como rana de ojos rojos de hoja saltadora porque para trasladarse rápidamente para acoplarse, el macho salta desde una altura considerable a las hojas de una planta. Mientras que saltan, estas ranas amplían sus miembros y separan hacia fuera la piel entre sus dedos de las manos y de los pies.[2]
La rana de hoja saltadora (Agalychnis saltator) es una especie de anfibio anuro perteneciente a la familia Hylidae.
Agalychnis saltator Agalychnis generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Hylidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Agalychnis saltator Agalychnis generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Hylidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Agalychnis saltator est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Phyllomedusidae[1].
Cette espèce se rencontre au Costa Rica, au Nicaragua et au Honduras. Elle est présente entre 15 et 1 300 m d'altitude[1].
Les mâles mesurent de 34 à 54 mm et les femelles de 57 à 66 mm[2].
L'holotype de Agalychnis saltator[3], un mâle, mesure 44 mm et la seule femelle décrite par l'auteur mesurait 52 mm. Cette espèce a la face dorsale vert foncé et la face ventrale jaune orangé. Son œil est rougeâtre.
Son nom d'espèce vient du latin saltator, « sauteur[3] ».
Agalychnis saltator est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Phyllomedusidae.
Agalychnis saltator is een kikker uit de familie Phyllomedusidae. De soort werd lange tijd tot de familie boomkikkers (Hylidae) gerekend. De soort werd voor het eerst wetenschappelijk beschreven door Edward Harrison Taylor in 1955. Later werd de wetenschappelijke naam Phyllomedusa saltator gebruikt.[2]
De mannelijke kikker bereikt een lichaamslengte van 3,4 tot 5,4 centimeter, het vrouwtje wordt groter tot 6,6 cm. De lichaamskleur is helder groen met geelbruine dwarsstrepen. De poten zijn rood en de vingers en tenen hebben een oranje kleur. De flanken zijn blauw van kleur, witachtige dwarsbanden ontbreken zodat de soort hieraan van de roodoogmakikikker te onderscheiden is.[3]
De soort leeft in delen van Midden-Amerika en komt voor in de landen Costa Rica en Nicaragua. De habitat bestaat uit vochtige tropische regenwouden, in de paartijd worden moerasen opgezocht.[3]
Agalychnis saltator là một loài ếch thuộc họ Nhái bén. Loài này có ở Costa Rica, Honduras, và Nicaragua. Môi trường sống tự nhiên của chúng là rừng ẩm vùng đất thấp nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới, đầm nước nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới, và đầm nước ngọt có nước theo mùa. Chúng hiện đang bị đe dọa vì mất môi trường sống.
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