The ridged tree frog (Dryophytes plicatus) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats include mountainous pine-fir forests in high elevations. In lower elevations it is known to inhabit moderate and low-lying streams and ponds where it is believed to breed.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Ridged Tree Frog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Dryophytes euphorbiaceus
- Dryophytes walkeri
- Dryophytes eximius
- Dryophytes wrightorum
- Hyla felixarabica
- Dendropsophus molitor
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Hylidae
- Genus
- Dryophytes
- Species
- Dryophytes plicatus
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