The polka-dot tree frog (Boana punctata), also known as the dotted tree frog, is a frog species in the family Hylidae found in much of South America and also in Trinidad and Tobago. It is fairly small with a snout–to–vent length of c. 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Polka-dot 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
- Boana cinerascens
- Boophis viridis
- Nymphargus grandisonae
- Chimerella mariaelenae
- Boana pellucens
- Hyperolius pusillus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Hylidae
- Genus
- Boana
- Species
- Boana punctata
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