Osteocephalus planiceps is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Flat-headed Spiny-backed 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
- Osteocephalus castaneicola
- Osteocephalus leprieurii
- Polypedates macrotis
- Polypedates cruciger
- Boana lanciformis
- Smilisca phaeota
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Hylidae
- Genus
- Osteocephalus
- Species
- Osteocephalus planiceps
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