Hemiphractidae

Hemiphractidae is a family of frogs.  They live in South and Central America.  Previously, this group was classified as a subfamily under family Hylidae.  

Breeding behavior
This frog is different in that the eggs grow into froglets on the back of the female.  In most there is no free-swimming tadpole stage. In some of the frogs the eggs are in a pouch until they hatch.

 Taxonomy 
The Hemiphractidae family is divided into the following genera:
 Cryptobatrachus - Backpack Frogs
 Flectonotus
 Gastrotheca - Marsupial Frogs
 Hemiphractus - Horned Treefrogs
 Stefania - Carrying Frogs

Category:Frogs of South America
Category:Frogs of North America