They are an important part of the rain forest food chain. They cannot survive without water and during the day they rest on the under-side of huge leaves to stop the water from escaping their bodies. Red- eyed tree frogs are usually extremely bright green with cream and sky blue along the rib and groin area. The hands and feet are a bright orange and are also marked with blue and cream. The most recognizable physical characteristics of this frog is its red eyes.
Males sing to attract females.
They have about sixty babies in a year. When they hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water. The red-eyed tree frog has several enemies. They are snakes, bats, and large birds. They have no protection against bats except for camouflage.