Fauna
Amphibian · GBIF taxon 2423387

Green Bright-eyed Frog

Boophis viridis

Also known as Green Boophis

Green bright-eyed frogs inhabit the dense canopy and streamside vegetation across Madagascar's eastern rainforest belt, resting by day on broad, glossy leaves. Breeding males gather along rushing forest streams after tropical rains, producing short, melodic whistling calls to signal mates. Their vibrant lime-green bodies blend smoothly into foliage, while broad suction-cup toe pads grant sure footing across wet leaves and damp bark.

AmphibianEndemicNocturnal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Moths
  • Midges
  • Crickets
Predators
  • Madagascar Cat-eyed Snake
  • Forest Kingfishers
  • Huntsman Spiders
ThreatsHabitat loss from slash-and-burn agriculture, logging, and water pollution
HabitatsTropical moist lowland forests, montane rainforests, and rocky streams
Life span4–7 years
Classification
  1. OrderAnura
  2. FamilyMantellidae
  3. GenusBoophis
  4. SpeciesBoophis viridis
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Harmless to humans: safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Night Spotting: Scan streamside shrubs after dusk using a diffused flashlight to catch their reflective eyes.
  • Acoustic Clues: Listen for distinctive high-frequency clicks and whistles along running water after rain showers.
  • Skin Protection: Avoid handling wild frogs because oils, bug spray, and hand lotions quickly penetrate their permeable skin.
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