Porthole tree frog
A species of Ravine tree frogs Scientific name : Charadrahyla taeniopus Genus : Ravine tree frogs
Porthole tree frog, A species of Ravine tree frogs
Scientific name: Charadrahyla taeniopus
Genus: Ravine tree frogs
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Description General Info
Description
The porthole tree frog (Charadrahyla taeniopus) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Porthole tree frog's dietary habits are primarily insectivorous, with a focus on aquatic insects. They possess a preference for chironomid midges, but are known to also consume other invertebrates whenever available.
Appearance
Porthole tree frog is a small-sized frog with a smooth, moist skin. It exhibits an intriguing color pattern of green to blue dorsally and orange to yellow ventrally. Unique black stripes often run along its body and legs. Males are generally smaller than females, and possess a distinctive dark throat patch, not seen in females. The species lacks any notable features like wings, horns, or tails.
Behavior
Porthole tree frog is primarily nocturnal, preferentially engaging in foraging activities under the cover of darkness. With an arboreal lifestyle, this species utilizes elevated perches when calling, indicating a territorial behavior. Porthole tree frog's reproductive patterns are also distinctive, with tadpoles developing in non-flowing water bodies, indicating specific habitat preferences.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Ravine tree frogs Species
Porthole tree frog 
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