At rest it is brown and discreet, but when it jumps it flashes thighs painted yellow and black, a burst that disorients predators. It seeks the humidity of bathrooms, showers and water tanks, where more than one visitor meets it by surprise.
Behaviour
Nocturnal and a climber. It hunts insects near lights and shelters in any damp corner, natural or human.
How and when to see it
Mild nights all year round. If a frog shows up in the lodge bathroom, it is almost certainly this one: enjoy the moment and let it carry on.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where snouted tree frog has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where snouted tree frog lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Birdwatching tour and photo safari with specialized ornithologist guides. Yamil and…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astrotourism
Astrotourism in Loreto, 17 km from the San Antonio portal. Night-sky observation with a…★ 5.0 - Navegando Ituzaingó
Private sailboat rides on the Paraná with captain Mario: sunrise, morning and sunset…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameSnouted Tree Frog
- Scientific nameScinax fuscovarius
- GroupAmphibian
- StatusNative
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