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Duck-footed Frog

Boana boans

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family
Hylidae
Genus
Boana
Species
Boana boans (Duck-footed Frog)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rana Gladiadora

Similar Species in Boana

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Blue-flanked Treefrog
Boana calcarata
Least Concern
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Cagua Treefrog
Boana alemani
Data Deficient
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Canal Zone Treefrog
Boana rufitela
Least Concern
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Chaco Treefrog
Boana raniceps
Least Concern
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Chirique-Flusse Treefrog
Boana pugnax
Least Concern
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Demerara Falls Treefrog
Boana cinerascens
Least Concern
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Emerald-eyed Treefrog
Boana crepitans
Least Concern
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Hispaniolan Green Treefrog
Boana heilprini
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Duck-footed Frog?
The scientific name of Duck-footed Frog is Boana boans. It belongs to the genus Boana.
What is the conservation status of Duck-footed Frog?
Duck-footed Frog (Boana boans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Duck-footed Frog live?
Duck-footed Frog is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does Duck-footed Frog belong to?
Duck-footed Frog (Boana boans) belongs to the genus Boana, which is part of the taxonomic family Hylidae.
Is Duck-footed Frog endangered?
No, Duck-footed Frog (Boana boans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Duck-footed Frog belong to?
Duck-footed Frog (Boana boans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Duck-footed Frog?
The closest relatives of Duck-footed Frog in the genus Boana include Blue-flanked Treefrog, Cagua Treefrog, Canal Zone Treefrog, Chaco Treefrog, Chirique-Flusse Treefrog.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Boana — 20 Species

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Blue-flanked Treefrog
Boana calcarata
LC 🐾
Cagua Treefrog
Boana alemani
DD 🐾
Canal Zone Treefrog
Boana rufitela
LC 🐾
Chaco Treefrog
Boana raniceps
LC 🐾
Chirique-Flusse Treefrog
Boana pugnax
LC 🐾
Demerara Falls Treefrog
Boana cinerascens
LC
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Duck-footed Frog
Boana boans
LC
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Emerald-eyed Treefrog
Boana crepitans
LC 🐾
Hispaniolan Green Treefrog
Boana heilprini
VU 🐾
Hobbs' Treefrog
Boana hobbsi
LC 🐾
Hoogmoed's Treefrog
Boana roraima
LC 🐾
Imbabura Treefrog
Boana picturata
LC 🐾
Jimenez´s Treefrog
Boana jimenezi
LC 🐾
Kurupitree Frog
Boana curupi
LC 🐾
La Escalera Treefrog
Boana sibleszi
LC 🐾
Lema Treefrog
Boana lemai
LC 🐾
Many-banded Treefrog
Boana multifasciata
LC 🐾
Map Treefrog
Boana geographica
LC 🐾
Nympha Amazon Treefrog
Boana nympha
LC 🐾
Ornate Treefrog
Boana ornatissima
LC
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