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Phyllomedusa sauvagii

The Phyllomedusa sauvagii, also known as the waxy monkey tree frog, is a bright green frog that loves to climb trees. It has special skin that helps it stay moist and safe in its home high up in the leaves.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Phyllomedusa sauvagii has a vibrant lime-green body with a creamy white belly. Its sides and inner legs feature striking reddish-orange markings. It has large, dark eyes with vertical pupils, and its skin appears somewhat waxy.

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Phyllomedusa sauvagii

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Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

It can reabsorb water from its bladder, staying hydrated for weeks!

These frogs 'sunbathe' to help them spread their protective waxy coating!

They build amazing leaf nests by folding leaves over water to lay eggs!

Unlike most frogs, Waxy Monkey Frogs usually walk instead of hopping.

Habilidades especiales

Phyllomedusa sauvagii can produce a unique waxy secretion that covers its skin, helping prevent dehydration in dry environments.

Phyllomedusa sauvagii can absorb and store water in its bladder, helping them survive long periods without hydration.

Phyllomedusa sauvagii has backward-facing spikes on its feet that help them grip leaves and branches for climbing.

Phyllomedusa sauvagii has large, adhesive toe pads that help them stick to smooth surfaces, perfect for tree-climbing.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 5-7.5 cm
Peso: 0.01-0.025 kg
Esperanza de vida: 5-10 años
Tamaño de la puesta: 300-800
Metamorfosis: 21-30 días

Dieta y alimentación

This frog enjoys a diet of various insects and small invertebrates it catches in its arboreal home.

Alimentos principales

crickets
moths
beetles
flies
spiders

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Urutu Pit Viper

Bothrops alternatus

This snake may prey on adult frogs in their habitat.

eaten by

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Nocturnal owls hunt frogs from the tree canopy.

eats

Field Cricket

Gryllus assimilis

A common insect prey item found in the frog's habitat.

eats

Fall Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera frugiperda

This moth is a common food source for the frogs.

Rasgos

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.