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The red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) is one of the signature species of Costa Rica and other central American countries. Recent studies indicate that the developing embryos in the eggs may hatch prematurely if a snake or other predator attacks the eggs.
A few glamor shots of a little Gray Treefrog I saw earlier this month. I love finding these guys and getting a few photos but their camouflage is just so good. I am sure I am missing many more than I am seeing.
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Tree Frog
Creador: Petr Stuchly
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This is a juvenile frog. Two Hyla species (H. chrysoscelis and H. versicolor) are common to this area. They can only be distinguished by one chromosome number and a faster trilling rate. The frogs will change color to gray or green; depending on temperature or background. The tadpoles had a distinctive reddish colored tail. Here is the call I've heard at night: www.fonozoo.com/eng/versonidoAmphibia.php?id=69021&re...
This Gray Treefrog has been frequenting our swimming pool each night, where he calls (unsuccessfully) for a mate. I have numerous shots of his legs sprawled, but he almost looks too human-like in that pose and for some reason I find it a bit disturbing!
The cascade treefrog (Litoria pearsoniana) was the species we were after. We only found a few. Read my blog post about this trip.
I took a young Malaysian intern from a university in Pingtung to nearby Dahanshan. Hoping to find a hundred pacer snake, we were lucky to find several other endemics, including this female brown treefrog (Buergeria robusta).
Hyla versicolor complex (versicolor or chrysoscelis), Sparta, Monroe County Wisconsin, 10 August 2019.
TAXONOMY
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus/species: Hyla cinerea
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Bright yellow-green above, though some are reddish-brown to green, often with small golden spots. White to cream below with a prominent white lateral stripe
on each side.
DISTRIBUTION/HABITAT: Central to Southeastern United States. North to Virginia’s eastern shore, south to the southern tip of Florida, west to central Texas. Habitat: Forest habitats in small ponds, large lakes, marshes, and streams, especially in richly vegetated areas.
DIET IN THE WILD: Insectivores: flies, mosquitoes, and other small insects
PREDATORS: Predators include snakes, birds, large fish, and other frogs. Predatory aquatic insects such as giant water bugs may take tadpoles. Green frogs in captivity are known to live as long as 6 years.
REMARKS: Active at night. During the day, adults are well camouflaged among grasses and other vegetation, especially when legs are tucked below the body and eyes are closed.
References
California Academy of Sciences Steinhart Aquarium Swamp 2017
6-7-13, 1-19-17