Misfit leaf frog
A species of Agalychnis Scientific name : Agalychnis saltator Genus : Agalychnis
Misfit leaf frog, A species of Agalychnis
Scientific name: Agalychnis saltator
Genus: Agalychnis
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Description
Agalychnis saltator is a species of frog in the Hylidae family. It is found in the Caribbean lowlands from northeastern Honduras through Nicaragua to east-central Costa Rica at elevations of 15â1,300Â m (49â4,265Â ft) asl. Its common names are parachuting red-eyed leaf frog and misfit leaf frog.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
The dietary regime of misfit leaf frog primarily consists of small insects. It secures its nutritional needs mostly through intricate nocturnal hunting, focusing on flying insects, beetles, and spiders, pinpointing its meals through acute auditory and visual senses.
Appearance
Misfit leaf frog is a medium-sized frog with a slender and compact body, smooth skin and long legs. It displays a striking green coloration that may exhibit varying hues depending on the individual. The transition from juvenile to adult sees a color change from brown to green. No significant differences in appearance are seen between genders.
Behavior
Misfit leaf frog exhibits a nocturnal, arboreal lifestyle, primarily active during the night. Renowned for its hopping locomotion, this species uses its behavior to navigate densely vegetated rainforest habitats. Interestingly, misfit leaf frog are solitary creatures until breeding season arrives, thereafter displaying unique chorusing behavior. Survival is aided by their remarkable ability to change skin color for camouflage.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Agalychnis Species
Misfit leaf frog 
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