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Rainforest fauna: Red Eye Tree Frog ( Agalychnis callidryas)

Natalia Filippidi – January 2012. Rainforest fauna: Red Eye Tree Frog ( Agalychnis callidryas). Size:. 1.5 to 2.75 in (4 to 7 cm). Fast Facts Type: Amphibian Diet: Carnivore Average life span in the wild: 5years Group name: Army Also known as: Red-eyed leaf frog.

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Rainforest fauna: Red Eye Tree Frog ( Agalychnis callidryas)

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  1. Natalia Filippidi – January 2012 Rainforest fauna:Red Eye Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas)

  2. Size: 1.5 to 2.75 in (4 to 7 cm) Fast Facts Type: Amphibian Diet: Carnivore Average life span in the wild: 5years Group name: Army Also known as: Red-eyed leaf frog. Location:  Southern Mexico, Central  America including but not limited to Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama, and northern South America

  3. Size and DescriptionRed-Eyed Tree Frogs will grow to be 2 cm (males) and 3 -4 cm (females) in length.It is well known for its bulging red eyes and beautiful blue streaks and orange toes.  When the Tree Frog sleeps it hides its sharp colors, but if it runs from a predator the bright colors may confuse or disinterest the predator. Like many Tree Frogs, the Red-Eyed Tree Frog has suction cups on its toes that enable it to climb on trees and on leaves.

  4. HabitatRed-Eyed Tree Frogs inhabit lowland rainforest areas near ponds, streams and rivers.  The Red-Eyed Tree Frog will be found near water sources where its offspring, tadpoles, will need to survive.

  5. Diet Red-Eyed Tree Frogs are carnivorous and eat mostly insects, including crickets.  They will also feed on other smaller frogs.

  6. ReproductionRed-Eyed Tree Frogs will lay clutches of eggs on the underside of leaves that are standing above a water source.  When the eggs hatch the fluid that was inside the eggs assist in washing the tadpoles down into the water.

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