Maracaibo Basin Tree Frog
Scarthyla vigilans
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Amphibians
Scarthyla vigilans is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in northern Colombia, northern Venezuela, and Trinidad. Although generic allocation of this species has been controversial, molecular data have now confirmed its close relationship with Scarthyla goinorum and placement in that genus. Indeed, adults are very similar to Scarthyla goinorum; however, the male advertisement call and tadpoles are clearly distinct.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Hylidae
- Genus
- Scarthyla