The Hopper

Species Species of Beira. Species of Beira. They are mammals. They are mammals. They are an arboreal amphibian which means that they are “tree dwelling” frogs. They are an arboreal amphibian which means that they are “tree dwelling” frogs. But the tadpoles are found in the water But the tadpoles are found in the water With age they migrate to the trees. With age they migrate to the trees. They are a nocturnal amphibian and sleep during the day. They are a nocturnal amphibian and sleep during the day.

Description OF RED-EYED TREE FROG Big red eyes with black lines on them. Big red eyes with black lines on them. Green with red eyes with black stripes on them. Green with red eyes with black stripes on them. Red Eye Tree Frogs are between 1 and 5 inches long. Red Eye Tree Frogs are between 1 and 5 inches long. Long toes with sticky pads. Long toes with sticky pads. Wet, scaly skin. Wet, scaly skin. Short front legs and long back legs. Short front legs and long back legs.

Life Span They live for about 5 years. They live for about 5 years. They are not endangered but their species is shrinking. They are not endangered but their species is shrinking.

Habitat & Climate Red Eye Tree Frogs live in all kinds of rainforests. Red Eye Tree Frogs live in all kinds of rainforests. They also like to live in tropical low lands. They also like to live in tropical low lands. They like to stay in warm and rainy places They like to stay in warm and rainy places They also spend most of their time in warm and humid high tree tops. They also spend most of their time in warm and humid high tree tops.

What They Eat Red Eye Tree Frogs are nocturnal carnivores. Red Eye Tree Frogs are nocturnal carnivores. When Red Eye Tree Frogs are on a diet they eat insects. When Red Eye Tree Frogs are on a diet they eat insects. But when Red Eye Tree Frogs are not on a diet they eat gross bugs. But when Red Eye Tree Frogs are not on a diet they eat gross bugs.

Predators & Prey Predators: The Red Eye Tree Frog’s predators are the:  Rattlesnake.  Bats  Large birds Their Prey is:  flies,  crickets,  moths  and even smaller frogs.

How it Behaves The Red Eye Tree Frog is a nocturnal carnivore. The Red Eye Tree Frog is a nocturnal carnivore. They also like to spend most of their time in shady trees. They also like to spend most of their time in shady trees. Mucus comes out of their skin. Mucus comes out of their skin.

Reproduction Red Eye Tree Frogs breed during Oct. through March. They have 1 to 500 froglets at a time. Red Eye Tree Frogs breed during Oct. through March. They have 1 to 500 froglets at a time. They start as eggs in water. Then the eggs hatch and tadpoles are released in the water. The tadpoles hatch and mature into froglets. The froglets head for the trees for the rest of their lives, 5 years. They start as eggs in water. Then the eggs hatch and tadpoles are released in the water. The tadpoles hatch and mature into froglets. The froglets head for the trees for the rest of their lives, 5 years.

Physical Adaptations Sticky suction cups on the bottom of their feet help them hold onto trees and climb on high tree tops. Sticky suction cups on the bottom of their feet help them hold onto trees and climb on high tree tops. Their long limbs allow them to climb and swim with agility so they are also called monkey frogs. Their long limbs allow them to climb and swim with agility so they are also called monkey frogs. Their eyes are red because (1) they scare their predators who are startled when they see them which gives the frog time to escape; this is called startle coloration; and (2) since the frogs are nocturnal the bright eyes help them see at night. Their eyes are red because (1) they scare their predators who are startled when they see them which gives the frog time to escape; this is called startle coloration; and (2) since the frogs are nocturnal the bright eyes help them see at night. They change colors to help with camouflage. They change colors to help with camouflage.

Physiological Adaptations They have sticky tongues because they need to reel in the bugs. They have sticky tongues because they need to reel in the bugs. They can pull their eyes into their skull to help them protect them. Their eyesight is very good so they can spot insects. They can pull their eyes into their skull to help them protect them. Their eyesight is very good so they can spot insects. Mucus comes out of their skin which helps them stick to trees. Mucus comes out of their skin which helps them stick to trees. They have a third eye lid which allows them to shield their eyes from danger while still being able to see. They have a third eye lid which allows them to shield their eyes from danger while still being able to see.

Behavioral Adaptations Red Eye Tree Frogs go under leaves because they want to save energy and can get water from the wetness under the leaves. Red Eye Tree Frogs go under leaves because they want to save energy and can get water from the wetness under the leaves. The males make calls to attract females. The males make calls to attract females. They are social and do better living in a community. They are social and do better living in a community. They live in rainforests of Costa Rica and Central America so they can get more insects because the most insects in the world live in the Rainforest. They live in rainforests of Costa Rica and Central America so they can get more insects because the most insects in the world live in the Rainforest.

FUN Facts They are one of the most interesting amphibians to watch. They are one of the most interesting amphibians to watch. Tree frogs can change the color of their skin. Tree frogs can change the color of their skin. A frogs tongue is as big as its head. A frogs tongue is as big as its head. Tree frogs can breathe in three different ways. Through their mouth, skin and nose. Tree frogs can breathe in three different ways. Through their mouth, skin and nose. It is commonly known as the “monkey frog” for its jumping abilities. It is commonly known as the “monkey frog” for its jumping abilities.