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Small-headed Treefrog

Dendropsophus microcephalus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Distributed across Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Chordata (cordados)

Amphibia (Anfíbios)

Anura (Frogs & Toads)

Species

Dendropsophus microcephalus (Small-headed Treefrog)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ranita Misera

Similar Species in Dendropsophus

Boettger's Colombian Treefrog

Dendropsophus columbianus

Bokermann's Tarauaca Treefrog

Dendropsophus bokermanni

Boulenger´s Amazon Frog

Dendropsophus parviceps

Hourglass treefrog

Dendropsophus ebraccatus

Lesser Treefrog

Dendropsophus minutus

Rio Tuquesa Treefrog

Dendropsophus subocularis

Mertens' Yellow Treefrog

Dendropsophus robertmertensi

Battersby's Treefrog

Dendropsophus battersbyi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Small-headed Treefrog?

The scientific name of Small-headed Treefrog is Dendropsophus microcephalus. It belongs to the genus Dendropsophus.

What is the conservation status of Small-headed Treefrog?

Small-headed Treefrog (Dendropsophus microcephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Small-headed Treefrog live?

Small-headed Treefrog is found in Distributed across Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela.

What family does Small-headed Treefrog belong to?

Small-headed Treefrog (Dendropsophus microcephalus) belongs to the genus Dendropsophus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hylidae.

Is Small-headed Treefrog endangered?

No, Small-headed Treefrog (Dendropsophus microcephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Small-headed Treefrog belong to?

Small-headed Treefrog (Dendropsophus microcephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Small-headed Treefrog?

The closest relatives of Small-headed Treefrog in the genus Dendropsophus include Battersby's Treefrog, Boettger's Colombian Treefrog, Bokermann's Tarauaca Treefrog, Boulenger´s Amazon Frog, Hourglass treefrog.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Dendropsophus — 20 Species

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Battersby's Treefrog

Dendropsophus battersbyi

Boettger's Colombian Treefrog

Dendropsophus columbianus

Bokermann's Tarauaca Treefrog

Dendropsophus bokermanni

Boulenger´s Amazon Frog

Dendropsophus parviceps

Hourglass treefrog

Dendropsophus ebraccatus

Lesser Treefrog

Dendropsophus minutus

Rio Tuquesa Treefrog

Dendropsophus subocularis

Mertens' Yellow Treefrog

Dendropsophus robertmertensi

Mathiasson's Treefrog

Dendropsophus mathiassoni

North Andean Treefrog

Dendropsophus norandinus

San Carlos Treefrog

Dendropsophus phlebodes

Merida Treefrog

Dendropsophus meridensis

Hosteria de La Selva Treefrog

Dendropsophus miyatai

Mottled Clown Treefrog

Dendropsophus sarayacuensis

Interior Treefrog

Dendropsophus melanargyreus

Red-Striped Treefrog

Dendropsophus rhodopeplus

Two-Lined Treefrog

Dendropsophus bifurcus

Vraem' Treefrog

Dendropsophus vraemi

Taylor's Yellow Treefrog

Dendropsophus sartori

Sierra de Aroa Treefrog

Dendropsophus yaracuyanus

Data verified Março 2026

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