Amphibian
Chunam Tree Frog
Polypedates maculatusAlso known as Indian Tree Frog, Spotted Tree Frog, Common Tree Frog
Chunam tree frogs are slender, agile climbers that readily enter human habitations, often perching near porch lights to ambush moths and beetles. During the monsoon breeding season, mating pairs construct distinctive whipped foam nests suspended on vegetation or structures overhanging standing water, allowing newly hatched tadpoles to drop straight into the pool below. Capable of remarkable color shifts, their skin tones change from pale cream to rich mottled brown to match ambient moisture and resting surfaces.
NocturnalArborealAmphibian
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyMoths, Crickets, Flies
Predators
- Tree snakes
- Herons
- Tarantulas
ThreatsPesticide application, wetland drainage, and water pollution
HabitatsTropical dry and moist forests, scrublands, plantations, and suburban gardens
Life span3–6 years
Classification
- FamilyRhacophoridae
- SpeciesPolypedates maculatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Night Spotting: Look around outdoor lighting or moist foliage after dark during the rainy season.
- Breeding Clues: Search low branches over ponds for hanging white foam nests.
- Gentle Watching: Avoid touching their skin, as oils and sunscreens can harm delicate amphibian tissue.
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