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Greenhouse Frog

Eleutherodactylus planirostris

The Greenhouse Frog is a tiny, cute frog that loves to live in warm places like greenhouses. They are great at hiding and can jump really far when they want to escape!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Greenhouse Frog is a tiny, drab brown or tan frog, often mottled with darker spots or stripes, allowing it to blend seamlessly into leaf litter. It has a somewhat pointed snout and prominent eyes, lacking the distinct eardrum visible in many other frog species.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyEleutherodactylidaeGenusEleutherodactylus
Greenhouse Frog
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Greenhouse Frog

Category

Amphibians

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Male Greenhouse Frogs make a high-pitched 'cree-cree' call from hidden spots.

These frogs lay their small clutches of eggs on land, often under logs or leaves.

They are native to the Caribbean, not greenhouses, but spread by humans.

Tiny froglets hatch directly from eggs, completely skipping the tadpole stage!

Special abilities

Ability

Direct Development

Greenhouse Frogs can skip the tadpole stage, with eggs hatching directly into tiny froglets. This helps them reproduce even far from standing water.

Ability

Stealthy Camouflage

The Greenhouse Frog has varied brown and tan patterns that allow it to blend seamlessly into leaf litter and soil. This helps them avoid predators.

Ability

Surviving Disturbance

Greenhouse Frogs can thrive in human-altered environments like gardens and greenhouses. This helps them spread to new locations easily.

Measurements & details

Length
1.7-3.1 cm
Weight
0.001-0.003 kg
Lifespan
3-5 years
Clutch Size
3-26

Diet & Feeding

This tiny frog munches on small bugs and other creepy crawlies found in its habitat.

Primary Foods

  • Ants
  • Mites
  • Small beetles
  • Spiders
  • Springtails
  • Tiny crickets

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Snakes are common predators of small frogs.

eaten by

Green Anole

Anolis carolinensis

Larger lizards may prey on froglets and small frogs.

hunts

Black Garden Ant

Formica fusca

Ants are a primary food source for this tiny frog.

hunts

Fruit Fly

Drosophila melanogaster

Tiny flying insects are often caught by the frog.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch where you step, as frogs can be very small and hard to see.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Greenhouse Frog?

1.7-3.1 cm

How much does Greenhouse Frog weigh?

0.001-0.003 kg

How long does Greenhouse Frog live?

3-5 years

What does Greenhouse Frog eat?

This tiny frog munches on small bugs and other creepy crawlies found in its habitat.

Where is Greenhouse Frog usually found?

Urban areas

How does Greenhouse Frog hunt?

Foraging

How many eggs does Greenhouse Frog lay?

3-26

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