Egg-eating Spiny-backed Frog

Osteocephalus oophagus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, and possibly Suriname. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is also reported to produce bufotenin.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Egg-eating 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 taurinus
• Osteocephalus helenae
• Boana pardalis
• Boana lundii
• Spicicalyx serrata
• Itapotihyla langsdorffii

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Amphibia

Order

Anura

Family

Hylidae

Genus

Osteocephalus

Species

Osteocephalus oophagus

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