Gliding Tree Frog
Gliding tree frog is a species of frog belonging to the family Hylidae, occurring in Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Panama. The species is active at night.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Hylidae |
Genus | Agalychnis |
Scientific Name | Agalychnis spurrelli |
Other Names | Gliding leaf frog, Spurrell’s leaf frog |
Size | Males: 4.8 to 5.6 cm (1.9 to 2.2 in) Females: 6.0 to 7.2 cm (2.4 to 2.8 in) |
Color | Pale green to dark green with cream and orange underside |
Distribution | Southeastern and southwestern Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, northwestern Ecuador |
Habitat | Undisturbed humid lowland forest |
Diet | Insects like crickets, flies and moths |
Predators | Arboreal snakes |
Breeding Season | May through October |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 14-67 eggs |
Incubation Period | Around 6 days |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |