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Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Are Masters of Camouflage | Animalogic Wild

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They eat insects

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They live in the rainforest.

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how they act with by predator they will hide in a tree

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They survive by hiding in a tree and a leaf

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For the Australian species also known as the red-eyed treefrog, see Ranoidea chloris

Agalychnis callidryas, known as the red-eyed treefrog, is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests where it ranges from Mexico, through Central America, to Colombia. It is sometimes kept in captivity. The scientific name of the red-eyed treefrog, A. callidryas, comes from Greek words kalos (beautiful) and dryas (a tree or wood nymph).

Description

This species has large, bright red eyes with vertically narrowed pupils. The red eyed tree frog is very colorful, with a vibrant green body, yellow and blue vertical stripes along its side, a white underside, and brightly colored orange or red feet. Additionally, they have sticky pads on their toes that allow them to cling onto leaves . The skin on the red-eyed treefrog's belly is soft and fragile, whereas the back is thicker and rougher. On average, the males are about two inches long, and the females are slightly bigger at around 3 inches.

Distribution and habitat

Red-eyed treefrogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests and humid lowlands on the Atlantic slopes from southern Veracruz and northern Oaxaca in Mexico, to central Panama and northern Colombia. They also live on the Pacific slope in southwestern Nicaragua and southwestern Costa Rica to eastern Panama. The optimum temperature for red-eyed treefrogs is 24-29 °C (75-84 °F) in the daytime, and 19-25 °C (66-77 °F) at night. Agalychnis callidryas also require high humidity levels of at least 80%. '

Phyllomedusine treefrogs are arboreal, meaning they spend a majority of their lives in trees; they are excellent jumpers. Despite their bright coloring, red-eyed treefrogs are actually not poisonous, and rely on camouflage to protect themselves. They are nocturnal, sleeping for most of the day. In order to hide from predators, they cover their blue sides with their back legs, tuck their bright feet under their bellies, and shut their red eyes. Thus, they appear almost completely green, and well hidden among the foliage. They do not have a true eyelid, but rather a Nictitating membrane that allows light to enter the eye so that they will awaken when predators are approaching. Their large red eyes not only aid in their ability to see at night, but also serve as a defensive adaptation through deimatic behaviour. When a red-eyed treefrog detects an approaching predator, it abruptly opens its eyes and stares at the predator. The sudden appearance of the red eyes may startle the predator, giving the frog a chance to flee.

Red-eyed treefrogs are insectivores, eating crickets, moths, grasshoppers, flies, and other insects. Sometimes, they eat smaller frogs. Tadpoles mostly eat fruit flies and pinhead crickets.

Reproduction

The female chooses a leaf above a pond or large puddle on which to lay her clutch of roughly 40 eggs. Since oviposition generally occurs on both sides of a leaf, red-eyed treefrogs may fold the leaf to hide the eggs from predators. They also produce sticky jelly to glue the eggs together; this may protect the eggs from splitting and dehydration.

The eggs develop into tadpoles, which hatch after six to seven days and fall into the water below. Red eyed tree frog embryos use natural day and night light cycles as a signal for when to hatch, and tend to hatch just after nightfall. Red-eyed treefrog eggs may hatch early (exhibiting phenotypic plasticity) when a change in the environment signals a danger to their survival. Dragonflies, fish, and water beetles prey on the tadpoles. The tadpoles remain in the water from three weeks to several months, until they metamorphose into frogs. The time of metamorphosis depends on duration of larval stage, which varies depending on environment. After metamorphosis, the color of tadpoles' torsos changes from green to brown, and their eyes, which are initially yellow, turn into deep red without much side patterning. These changes mark maturity. The lifespan of red-eyed treefrogs is about five years.

Young frogs that survive the first few weeks after metamorphosis move into the undergrowth and security of plants near their natal pools, often into the hollows of tubular plants such as bromeliads. Young frogs prey on very small flies and other insects during the first months of their lives. The young mature after two years and begin mating at the age of three to four years. These treefrogs are known to live up to five years (data from captive-breeding programs), depending on the health and conditions of their habitat (when aided by abundant plant growth, plenty of fresh water, and an abundance of small and larger insects on which to prey).

They sometimes breed successfully in captivity if kept in high-humidity vivaria (e.g., by using misting equipment), tropical plants such as Bromelia and other epiphyte plants, together with well-aerated water pools. Their captive habitat should have a light cycle with 11-12 hours of daylight and an average day temperature of 26-28 °C (79-82 °F) and night-time averages of is 22-25 °C (72-77 °F). Simulating a rainy season once a year in November to December encourages reproduction.

Phenotypic plasticity

Red-eyed treefrogs' embryos exhibit phenotypic plasticity, hatching early in response to disturbance to protect themselves. Though embryos are bred synchronously, they normally hatch after 6 to 10 days from oviposition without disturbance. However, a simultaneously early hatching in entire clutches is triggered when embryos are exposed to their predators or threatening environmental changes such as rainstorm and flood. Early hatching has also been linked with egg dehydration, hatching earlier in dry egg clutches than in wet ones.

Predators are the major cause of this response. Since these frogs usually lay eggs on both the upper and the undersides of leaves above ponds, clutches need to protect themselves against arboreal, aerial and aquatic predators, such as snakes, dragonflies, fish, monkeys, and pathogenic fungi. When predators are close enough to produce detectable vibration, the embryos assess disturbance. After a few seconds, embryos vigorously hatch out into tadpoles and spread out to escape. Since eggs are usually laid above ponds, the response improves survival because tadpoles often fall into water on hatching. When tadpoles fall onto dry ground, they can survive up to 20 hours without water. However, vibration and disturbance caused by unthreatening environmental changes or other species do not induce early hatching.

Conservation

The species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN due to its wide distribution and presumed large populations; it is also present in a large number of protected areas throughout its range. Pressures on the red-eyed treefrog include habitat loss through deforestation, and some collection for the pet trade.

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Red eyed tree frogs seem to be everywhere: from computer screen savers to advertisements - these little frogs have hit the big time! Their green colouring and big red eyes are no accidents; the red eyed tree frog has evolved to fit a particular niche in the rainforest ecosystem.

Like many creatures, there is more to the Red eyed tree frog than meets the eye. One survival trick in particular is amazing! Read on to find out more about this, and other awesome red eyed tree frog facts ...

Red Eyed Tree Frog Information

The scientific name for a red eyed tree frog is Agalychnis callidryas. The name was inspired by the frog's good looks: it means 'beautiful tree nymph'.

Like all frogs, Red eyed tree frogs are amphibians. Red eyed tree frogs hatch from eggs as tadpoles, before metamorphosing (changing) into the adult frog form.

Red eyed tree frogs are in the Hylidae family of frogs. This family is known as the 'tree frogs'.

True to their name, Red eyed tree frogs are 'arboreal', which means that much of their lives is spent in trees.

However, not all Hylids (members of the Hylidae family) actually live in trees.

What Do Red Eyed Tree Frogs Look Like?

Red eyed tree frogs have bright, leaf-green bodies, with yellow and blue stripes running down their sides. Their characteristic big, red, forward-facing eyes dominate their heads. The insides of their legs and undersides are orange.

They are quite small frogs, measuring from 1 inch to 2.5 inches (2.5cm - 7cm).

Red eyed tree frogs have sticky pads on the ends of their fingers and toes, which are used to grip onto twigs and branches. The pads secrete a sticky mucus that helps holds the frog onto smooth surfaces.

Watch the frogs in action in the video below:

Red eyed tree frogs are nocturnal, which means they are active at night. During the day, red eyed tree frogs curl up so that their bright colours are hidden, and they look completely green from the outside. This protects them from predators.

Why The Red Eyes?

During the day, red eyed tree frogs hide among the leaves. However, if they are disturbed, they open their eyes and display their bright colours. Potential predators may be momentarily disturbed, confused, or frightened by the sudden appearance of these bright colours, giving the frog time to hop away. This is known as 'startle colouration'.

This colouring is the adult red eyed tree frog's only defensive strategy; unlike other rainforest frogs (such as the poison dart frog), they are not poisonous.

Where Do Red Eyed Tree Frogs Live?

Red eyed tree frogs are found throughout Central America, and also in Mexico.

Red Eyed Tree Frog Facts: Habitat

Red eyed tree frogs live near rivers, streams and ponds in humid forests and lowlands.

What Do Red Eyed Tree Frogs Eat?

Red eyed tree frogs are insectivores, which means they eat insects. They catch crickets, flies, moths and other insects with their sticky tongue, and swallow their prey whole.

Red Eyed Tree Frog Reproduction - And An Awesome Survival Strategy

During the mating season, male red eyed tree frogs wrestle with one another for the right to mate. They have also been known to shake branches in order to deter other males and to attract females.

During mating, the male climbs on top of the female, grabbing her with his arms under her armpits. He fertilises the eggs as they are laid.

Red eyed tree frogs lay clutches of around 40 eggs. These are deposited on leaves that overhang ponds, puddles or streams. The eggs hatch after 6 to 7 days, and the tadpoles drop down into the water.

One amazing survival strategy that the eggs / tadpoles have up their sleeves is the ability to hatch early. This is known as 'phenotypic plasticity'. If a change in the environment is detected that signifies a threat (e.g. a predator approaching), the tadpoles drop from the eggs and out of harm's way. This increases the likelihood of survival

The tadpoles can survive 20 hours out of water, so even if the eggs were not laid directly over water, there is a chance that rain may carry the tadpoles to safety.

Red eyed tree frog tadpoles remain in the water until they change into frogs. This can take between 3 weeks to several months.

Red eyed tree frog tadpoles risk predation by fish, birds and other insects.

The lifespan of a red eyed tree frog is around 5 years.

Instant Red Eyed Tree Frog Facts

1. The Red eyed tree frog of the Americas is not the only Red eyed tree frog! Litoria chloris, an Australian frog species, also has this name.

2. When they first turn into adult frogs, red eyed tree frogs are brown with yellow eyes.

3. Red eyed tree frogs use a defence strategy known as 'startle colouration' to evade potential predators. This involves the frog flashing its bright colours at the predator in order to confuse or frighten it, while the frog makes its escape.

4. Red eyed tree frog eggs can hatch early if disturbed by a predator approaches. The scientific term for this is 'Phenotypic plasticity'.

5. The eggs can even tell between a genuine threat and a normal disturbance such as strong rain or wind.

6. Red eyed tree frogs are not an IUCN endangered species. However, their population is decreasing due to deforestation and habitat loss.

7. Red eyed tree frogs are native to the following countries: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

8. Red eye tree frogs are often used in advertising, and are often symbolic of the rainforest.

9. Frogs begin to mate at around 3 years old.

10. During the day, red eyed tree frogs hide among the leaves, keeping their striking colours hidden.

Red Eyed Tree Frog Facts - Conclusion

We hope that you have enjoyed reading about this rainforest amphibian. You can find out about more amazing rainforest species here.

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