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Amphibian. During the day, red-eyed tree frogs mostly sleep, keeping their eyes closed to help camouflage themselves. If disturbed, a frog will abruptly reveal his red eyes, startling potential predators. This often gives the frog just enough time to jump away to safety. Red-eyed tree frogs have very strong suction cup toe pads that make them agile climbers. Adult males are only about 5 cm (2 inches) in length while the females tend to be larger at 7.5 cm (3 inches). Males croak and quiver, like a song and a dance, to try to attract females. These frogs change color according to their mood from dark green to a reddish-brown. |
| Scientific
Name |
Lifespan |
| Agalychnis callidryas |
Up to 5 years |
| Diet |
| Carnivore. These nighttime eaters eat flies, crickets, moths, grasshoppers, and sometimes even smaller frogs! |
| Predators and Threats |
| Bats, owls, snakes, tarantulas, toucans, and young alligators. |
| Habitat |
| They prefer lowland rainforest areas close to rivers and hills. Found in Central and South America. |
