RED-EYED TREE FROG
Agalychnis callidryas
DESCRIPTION
The Red-eyed Tree Frog is a striking amphibian known for its vibrant green body and large, red eyes. It has distinctive blue and yellow stripes along its sides, which serve as a warning to potential predators. This species is primarily arboreal, spending much of its time in trees and shrubs, and is known for its loud, distinctive calls during the breeding season.
FUN FACTS
- The Red-eyed Tree Frog is often used in educational materials due to its striking appearance and interesting behaviors
- They are also known for their unique mating calls, which can be heard from a distance and are used to attract females during the breeding season.| These frogs have a fascinating ability to change their skin color slightly based on their environment and mood, which helps them camouflage from predators
- Their bright coloration serves as a warning to potential threats that they may be toxic, even though they are not highly poisonous
QUICK INFO
Lifespan5-10 years in the wild, up to 15 years in captivit
Average Weight10-30 g
Average Length5-7.5 cm
Diet TypeInsectivore
Social Structuresolitary, but can be found in pairs during the breeding season
Activity PatternNocturnal
Breeding SeasonSpring to early summer
- Habitat
- These frogs inhabit tropical rainforests, often found near water sources such as ponds and streams. They prefer humid environments where they can easily find food and suitable places to lay their eggs.
- Biomes
- Tropical Rainforest
- Native Range
- The Red-eyed Tree Frog is native to Central America, ranging from southern Mexico to western Panama.
- Continent
- North America, Central America
- Countries
- Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
- Diet
- Red-eyed Tree Frogs primarily feed on insects, including crickets, moths, and flies. They are opportunistic feeders and will consume any small invertebrates they can catch.
- Diet Type
- Insectivore
- Favorite Food
- insects
- Social Structure
- solitary, but can be found in pairs during the breeding season
- Activity Pattern
- Nocturnal
- Group Size
- 1-2
- Territorial
- 0
VU
LC
10-30 g
Weight
5-7.5 cm
Length
- Coloration
- vibrant green with blue and yellow stripes
- Sexual Dimorphism
- males are smaller and have more pronounced vocal sacs than females
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years in the wild, up to 15 years in captivit
- Offspring per Birth
- 50-100 eggs
- Sexual Maturity
- 1-2 years
- Breeding Season
- Spring to early summer
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The population is currently stable, but habitat loss poses a potential threat.
- Wild Population Estimate
- unknown
- Population Trend
- Stable
- Endangered
- 0
- Threats
- Main threats include habitat destruction due to deforestation and pollution. Climate change also poses a risk to their habitat and breeding sites.
- Predators
- birds, snakes, and larger amphibians
- Defense Mechanisms
- They can change color to blend in with their surroundings and have a toxic skin secretion that deters some predators.
- Compatible Animals
- other small frogs, certain reptiles
- Found in Zoos
- Common