Tomato Frog
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Tomato Frog
Dyscophus antongilii
The Tomato Frog is a bright red-orange frog that looks like a little tomato! They are fun to watch as they hop around.
Habitat: Rainforests
Appearance
The Tomato Frog is a plump, terrestrial amphibian known for its striking bright red or orange skin, often with a subtle black stripe along its sides. Females are larger and more vividly colored than males. Its unique coloration acts as a warning to predators.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyMicrohylidaeGenusDyscophus
Category
AmphibianRarity
Common
Danger
2/5
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Interesting facts
Baby Tomato Frogs are tiny, black tadpoles that grow quickly!
Females are much larger and brighter than the male Tomato Frogs.
Their bright color warns predators they are toxic if eaten!
They spend most of their lives hidden underground or in leaf litter.
Special abilities
Ability
Puffy Defender
Tomato Frog can puff up its body like a balloon because of its loose skin that helps them look much bigger and scarier to predators.
Ability
Sticky Shield
Tomato Frog has sticky, glue-like skin secretions that help them deter predators by making attackers' jaws stick shut.
Ability
Master Burrower
Tomato Frog can burrow into the soil because of its strong hind legs that help them hide from danger and stay moist.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 6-10.5 cm
- Weight
- 0.03-0.2 kg
- Lifespan
- 6-10 years
- Top Speed
- 4 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1000-1500
- Metamorphosis
- 45-60 days
Diet & Feeding
Tomato Frogs are insectivores, snatching up various small creepy-crawlies with their long, sticky tongue.
Primary Foods
- crickets
- beetles
- spiders
- flies
- worms
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
Madagascar Hognose Snake
Leioheterodon madagascariensis
Snakes are a natural predator, despite their defenses.
eaten by
Malagasy Civet
Fossa fossana
Small carnivores occasionally prey on these frogs.
hunts
African Field Cricket
Gryllus bimaculatus
Crabs are a primary food source for adult Tomato Frogs.
Traits
Wildlife
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Camouflaged
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Insectivorous
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Hibernating
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Rainforest
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Freshwater
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Toxic
These plants and animals contain substances that can be harmful if they enter another living being. It's their way of staying safe in the wild.
Nocturnal
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Also known as
Red FrogTomato FrogsTomato Tree Frog
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Safety
Danger
2/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Tomato Frog?
6-10.5 cm
How much does Tomato Frog weigh?
0.03-0.2 kg
How long does Tomato Frog live?
6-10 years
How fast can Tomato Frog move?
4 km/h
What does Tomato Frog eat?
Tomato Frogs are insectivores, snatching up various small creepy-crawlies with their long, sticky tongue.
Where is Tomato Frog usually found?
Rainforests
How does Tomato Frog hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Tomato Frog lay?
1000-1500
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