Dotted humming frog
Chiasmocleis ventrimaculata
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Amphibians
Chiasmocleis ventrimaculata, also known as the dotted humming frog, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes. The dotted humming frog is notable for its association with burrowing tarantulas, which is thought to represent a mutualistic relationship.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Microhylidae
- Genus
- Chiasmocleis