Nymph Tree Frog
Boana nympha
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Amphibians
Boana nympha is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to the upper Amazon basin of southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, and northeastern Peru; its range probably extends into adjacent western Brazil. The specific name nympha alludes to nymphs, beautiful wood- and marsh-dwelling goddesses in Greek mythology. Common name nympha Amazon treefrog has been proposed for it.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Hylidae
- Genus
- Boana