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Blacksmith Tree Frog
Igor Viana Gusmao, CC BY 4.0, via iNaturalist

Frogs & toads

Blacksmith Tree Frog

Boana faber (Wied-Neuwied, 1821)

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishBlacksmith Tree Frog
DutchSmidskikker
SpanishRana herrero
Chinese—
Sranan Tongotodo (general name for the group)
Scientific nameBoana faber (Wied-Neuwied, 1821)

About this species

The blacksmith tree frog (Boana faber), or smith frog, is a frog species in the family Hylidae. It is found in eastern to southern Brazil, north-eastern Argentina and south-eastern Paraguay. Its natural habitats are tropical humid forests, including forest edges, at elevations of 150–800 m (490–2,620 ft) above sea level. Breeding takes place in temporary and permanent pools (including artificial pools) and slow-moving streams where the frogs make nests.

This is an abundant species throughout its range. Clear cutting of forests remains a threat, whereas the species adapts to selectively logged and second growth forests. It is present in several protected areas. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyHylidae
GenusBoana

In Suriname

3Records in Suriname
1845First record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini2

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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