Reptiles & amphibians · La Saladita, Guerrero

Dwarf Mexican Tree Frog

Tlalocohyla smithii

Spanish: Rana de árbol mexicana enana

The dwarf Mexican tree frog (Tlalocohyla smithii) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, intermittent rivers, and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss. Most often recorded in Mar, Dec, Feb, Aug.

TaxonomyAmphibia › Anura › Hylidae

Local records5 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records792 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2013 – 2025

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2025-03-27 — observation by vctrndr
2024-12-02 — observation by vctrndr
2024-02-20 — observation by maria_teresa99770
2021-08-19 — observation by gricell_villegas
2013-06-25 — observation by aurora

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Reptiles & amphibians guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “Dwarf Mexican Tree Frog (Tlalocohyla smithii) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/tlalocohyla-smithii/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.