The Canal Zone tree frog (Boana rufitela) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in the Caribbean lowlands of eastern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and central Panama, as well as the Pacific lowlands of Colombia, although the latter records are uncertain and may refer to Boana rosenbergi.

[3] Boana rufitela is a medium-sized tree frog.

Males have a distinct pollex rudiment bearing a spine.

It tolerates some disturbance and can be found in open areas close to forest.

Breeding takes place in swamps surrounded by trees.