Bromeliohyla Explained

Bromeliohyla, sometimes known as the bromeliad treefrogs,[1] is a genus of frogs in the family Hylidae. This genus was erected in 2022 following a major revision of the Hylidae. The original two species in this genus were previously placed in the genus Hyla. It is the former Hyla bromeliacea group identified in a genetic study by Duellman (1970).[2] Frogs in the genus are found in tropical southern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and northern Honduras.

Species

The genus contains three species:

Binomial name and authorCommon name
Bromeliohyla bromeliacia Bromeliad tree frog
Bromeliohyla dendroscarta
Bromeliohyla melacaena

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bromeliohyla Faivovich, Haddad, Garcia, Frost, Campbell, and Wheeler, 2005 . 2024-09-18 . Amphibian Species of the World . American Museum of Natural History.
  2. Web site: Bromeliohyla Faivovich, Haddad, Garcia, Frost, Campbell, and Wheeler, 2005 . 2024-09-18 . Amphibian Species of the World . American Museum of Natural History.