Fringed leaf frog
A species of Cruziohyla Scientific name : Cruziohyla craspedopus Genus : Cruziohyla
Fringed leaf frog, A species of Cruziohyla
Scientific name: Cruziohyla craspedopus
Genus: Cruziohyla
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Description
Cruziohyla craspedopus, the fringe tree frog, is a species of frog in the Hylidae family. It is found in the Amazonian lowlands in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and possibly Bolivia. It is a high canopy frog of primary tropical lowland rainforest. It only descends to lower branches for breeding.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Fringed leaf frog predominantly consumes a diet of insects, focusing particularly on moths and beetles. Its large, protruding eyes aid in spotting prey during nightly hunting efforts in the dense canopy.
Appearance
Fringed leaf frog is a large, slender-bodied tree frog with a smooth skin. It displays an emerald green coloration, accentuated by bold, cream-colored markings on the limbs and body. Notable are its long limbs suitable for climbing and flaps of skin along the side of its body and limbs. Males are slightly smaller and less brightly colored than females.
Behavior
Fringed leaf frog exhibits a predominantly nocturnal lifestyle, specializing in arboreal locomotion, with excellent adaptation to forest canopy living. Uniquely, it positions itself on leaf undersides during daylight for camouflage. It demonstrates solitary behavior except during breeding, exhibiting little territoriality. Notably, males execute complex vocalizations during courtship.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Cruziohyla Species
Fringed leaf frog 
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