# Amazon Milk Frog (*Trachycephalus resinifictrix*) The Amazon Milk Frog is a colorful tree frog that loves to live high up in the trees of the rainforest. Its bright green and blue colors help it blend in with the leaves, making it a special little friend of the jungle. - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Rainforests - **Also known as:** Blue Milk Frog, Trachycephalus ![Amazon Milk Frog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Phrynohyas_resinifictrix_Warsaw_Zoo_02.jpg&width=800) Photo: Crusier, CC BY 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phrynohyas_resinifictrix_Warsaw_Zoo_02.jpg) ## Appearance The Amazon Milk Frog is a stocky, arboreal frog with smooth, often grey-blue skin covered in irregular dark brown or black bands. Its belly is usually mottled with green or yellow, creating a distinctive pattern. It has large, prominent eyes and specialized toe pads for climbing. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Hylidae - **Genus:** Trachycephalus ## Interesting facts - Baby frogs (tadpoles) eat unfertilized eggs their own mother lays just for them! - Males loudly sing at night, their calls echoing through the Amazon rainforest! - Their skin is covered in warty bumps, helping them blend into rough tree bark! - These frogs can slightly change their blue-gray color to better match their surroundings! ## Special abilities - **Milky Defense:** Amazon Milk Frog can secrete a sticky, toxic milky substance because it deters predators from trying to eat them. - **Super Climber:** Amazon Milk Frog has specialized, disc-like toe pads that help them grip onto smooth leaves and bark high in trees. - **Arboreal Absorbent:** Amazon Milk Frog can absorb water through its skin from damp surfaces, which helps them stay hydrated in the canopy. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 6-10 cm - **Weight:** 0.03-0.06 kg - **Lifespan:** 5-8 years - **Speed:** 1 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 1000-2000 - **Metamorphosis:** 21-28 days ## Diet & Feeding This nocturnal frog feasts on insects and tiny invertebrates it finds high in the trees. - **Age differences:** Tadpoles are filter-feeders on algae and detritus, but also consume unfertilized eggs provided by the mother frog. - **Primary Foods:** Crickets, Moths, Flies, Beetles, Spiders - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Parrot Snake (*Leptophis ahaetulla*) — Arboreal snake preys on frogs in the canopy. - **Eaten by:** Toco Toucan (*Ramphastos toco*) — Large bird eats small animals, including frogs and eggs. - **Hunts:** [Field Cricket](https://www.snappit.app/explore/field-cricket) (*Gryllus assimilis*) — Common insect prey for the frog in its habitat. - **Shelter:** Kapok Tree (*Ceiba pentandra*) — Provides habitat and perching spots high in the canopy. - **Shelter:** Urn Plant (*Aechmea fasciata*) — Lives in bromeliads, using them for shelter and water. ## Traits - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch frogs from a distance and never try to touch them, as they can be delicate. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Amazon Milk Frog? Check the toe pads, leg length, eye markings, back pattern and body shape. Don't lean on color: some frogs change shade to match their surroundings. Frog Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Amazon Milk Frog? 6-10 cm ### How much does Amazon Milk Frog weigh? 0.03-0.06 kg ### How long does Amazon Milk Frog live? 5-8 years ### How fast can Amazon Milk Frog move? 1 km/h ### What does Amazon Milk Frog eat? This nocturnal frog feasts on insects and tiny invertebrates it finds high in the trees. ### Where is Amazon Milk Frog usually found? Rainforests ### How does Amazon Milk Frog hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Zoo Saarbrücken](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoo-saarbrucken) — Saarland, DE · Zoo ## More Amphibians - [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*) - [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*) - [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*) - [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*) --- Source: [Amazon Milk Frog: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/amazon-milk-frog)