Bocourt's tree frog
Species of amphibian
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Bocourt's tree frog (Dryophytes bocourti), or Bocourt's treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. The species is endemic to Guatemala and found on the mountains of southern Alta Verapaz Department and Baja Verapaz Department.[1][2] It is named after Marie Firmin Bocourt, a French zoologist and artist.[3]: 25
| Bocourt's tree frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Dryophytes |
| Species: | D. bocourti |
| Binomial name | |
| Dryophytes bocourti (Mocquard, 1899) | |
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Habitat
Reproduction
Bocourt's treefrog breeds in temporary pools.[1]
Conservation status
The species Dryophytes bocourti seems to have undergone a serious decline. This is attributed to pesticide pollution from the ornamental plant industry and, possibly, to chytridiomycosis.[1]
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