Red-eyed Tree Frog

## Information

### Range

Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela

## Scientific Classification

### Species

Species: Agalychnis Callidryas

The Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is a species of tropical tree frog native to Central America. It is a beautiful amphibian with bright colors and a distinctive look. The body of the Red-eyed Tree Frog is a bright green color with yellow and blue stripes running the length of its body. Its most distinctive feature is its large, bulging, red eyes, which give it its name.

The Red-eyed Tree Frog is a nocturnal species, meaning it is most active at night. During the day, they rest in trees, waiting for nightfall. At night they become active, hunting for food. They feed on small insects such as moths, crickets, and other arthropods.

The Red-eyed Tree Frog has an amazing technique for avoiding predators. When threatened, the frog will flash its eyes open, revealing its bright red eyes.

This startles the predator and gives the frog time to escape.

The Red-eyed Tree Frog is also an excellent jumper. It can leap up to three feet in one jump! This helps it to escape predators and move between trees quickly. The Red-eyed Tree Frog is a popular pet, due to its bright colors and interesting behavior. However, they require specialized care and should only be kept by experienced frog keepers.

The Red-eyed Tree Frog is an important species in its native habitat. It helps to keep insect populations in check, and its bright colors provide a beautiful backdrop to the rainforest.

Unfortunately, due to habitat destruction, pollution, and the pet trade, the Red-eyed Tree Frog is listed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

# Description

The red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is one of the most iconic species of frogs native to Central and South America. It is a colorful, active, and diurnal (day-dwelling) species of frog that is readily identified by its bright red eyes. Its scientific name translates to “beautiful dryad”. The red-eyed tree frog is a medium-sized frog, with adults growing to about 2.75 inches (7 cm) in length. It has bright green skin with light blue stripes running along its back and legs.

Uniquely, the red-eyed tree frog has no webbing between its toes. Its most recognizable feature is the bright red eyes with vertical pupils. This species also has a bright yellow underside with orange or yellow markings. The red-eyed tree frog is found in the rainforests of Central and South America. This species prefers to live in trees, where it can remain safe from predators. They are opportunistic feeders, and will eat a variety of insects and other arthropods.

These frogs are excellent climbers, and can easily cling to vertical surfaces. They have a habit of sleeping during the day, and being active at night. This is a form of self-protection, as the bright colors of the red-eyed tree frog make it an easy target for predators. Red-eyed tree frogs are also expert jumpers, and can easily leap from one surface to another.

They are also excellent swimmers, and can sometimes be found in slow-moving streams and ponds. Red-eyed tree frogs are a popular pet, and can be found in pet stores around the world.

They require a humid environment and regular misting, as well as a place to hide. With the right care, these frogs can live for several years in captivity.

# Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Amphibia

Order: Anura

Suborder: Neobatrachia

Infraorder: Hyloidea

Family: Hylidae

Genus: Agalychnis

Species: Agalychnis callidryas

# Range

The Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is a species of amphibian found in Central America and northern South America. It is a medium-sized frog, typically measuring between two and three inches in length, with a bright green body, a white underside, and – as its name implies – red eyes. The red-eyed tree frog is found in humid, tropical rainforests from Mexico, through Central America, and into northern South America.

Generally, it is found at low to mid-elevation habitats, including secondary forests, mangroves, and old plantations. It is also found in some urban areas where suitable habitats are available.

In terms of its range, the red-eyed tree frog is a wide-ranging species. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. It is also found in the northernmost parts of Colombia and Venezuela, as well as in Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

These amphibians are mostly found in the canopy of the rainforest, where they spend their days in the trees, sleeping during the day, and actively hunting for food at night.

They feed mostly on insects, such as moths, flies, and crickets. The red-eyed tree frog is an important species in its range, playing an important role in the rainforest ecosystem. It is a popular species among amphibian enthusiasts, due to its bright colors, intriguing behavior, and wide range.

# Habitat

The Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is a species of brightly colored frog native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is well known for its distinct red eyes and vibrant green, blue, and yellow coloration. It is a relatively small frog, only reaching about 3 inches in length as an adult. The Red-Eyed Tree Frog is typically found in the tropical lowlands and foothills of Central and South America from Mexico to Colombia.

They inhabit tropical rainforests and cloud forests, as well as wet, lowland areas near rivers and streams. They can often be found in the rainforest canopy, where they rest in the crooks of branches during the day and hunt at night. They are also a semi-aquatic species, spending much of their time near water sources like ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams.

The Red-Eyed Tree Frog is an arboreal species and is most active at night. During the day, they hide in the leaves of plants, such as bromeliads, and remain still to avoid predators. At night, they hunt for insects and other small invertebrates. They are capable of jumping long distances and use their sticky toes to cling to branches and trees. The Red-Eyed Tree Frog is an important part of the tropical rainforest ecosystem. They help to control the populations of insect prey, and their bright colors warn potential predators of their toxicity.

They are also prey for larger animals, such as birds, snakes, and mammals. The Red-Eyed Tree Frog is listed as a species of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. However, its numbers are declining due to habitat destruction and the pet trade. Its habitat is being increasingly threatened by deforestation and the destruction of wetland areas. It is also collected for the pet trade, which has led to a significant decline in its numbers in the wild.

Conservation efforts are needed to protect this species and its habitat.

# Behavior

The Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is a species of frog native to Central and South America. It is easily recognizable due to its bright red eyes, blue-green body and striking yellow stripes. Red-eyed Tree Frogs are arboreal animals, meaning that they spend most of their time in trees. They are found in humid tropical forests and prefer to live near water.

Red-eyed Tree Frogs are nocturnal, meaning that they are active during the night and sleep during the day. During the night, they feed on insects and other small animals. They have a variety of defense mechanisms to protect themselves from predators, including camouflage and aggressive vocalizations. Their bright colors also act as a warning to potential predators.

Red-eyed Tree Frogs are social animals and will often form large groups, known as "choruses", to attract mates and defend their territory. During the breeding season, males will call out to potential mates, making a loud croaking sound. Females will respond to these calls by releasing a hormone that will attract males to her. Red-eyed Tree Frogs lay their eggs in the water and the tadpoles will then hatch and mature into adults. In addition to their striking appearance and behaviors, Red-eyed Tree Frogs are also popular in the pet trade.

They require high humidity and temperatures of 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. They can live up to 10 years in captivity with proper care.