Species · GBIF taxon 2428197
Red-eyed Tree Frog
Agalychnis callidryasAlso known as Red-eyed Leaf Frog, Gaudy Leaf Frog
Red-eyed tree frogs spend their days clinging to the undersides of broad rainforest leaves, tucking their bright limbs and closing their brilliant red eyes to blend seamlessly into the foliage. When night falls, they awaken to hunt insects, using their specialized toe pads to navigate the wet canopy with remarkable agility. During the breeding season, males gather near temporary pools and produce a distinct, metallic clacking call to attract mates.
NocturnalArborealColorful
- diet
- Insectivorous, feeding on moths, flies, crickets, and other small invertebrates
- family
- Phyllomedusidae
- threats
- Habitat fragmentation, deforestation, climate change, and the chytrid fungus
- life Span
- About 5 years in the wild
LC
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- Spotting at Night: Use a flashlight with a red filter to search the undersides of large leaves near forest ponds after dark.
- Listen for Calls: Locate breeding males during the rainy season by listening for their sharp, single-note clacking vocalizations.
- Avoid Handling: Keep your distance to protect their highly sensitive, permeable skin from oils and chemicals on human hands.