Elegant forest tree frog
A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs Scientific name : Dendropsophus elegans Genus : Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Elegant forest tree frog, A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Scientific name: Dendropsophus elegans
Genus: Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
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Description General Info
Photo By Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Dendropsophus elegans is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, plantations, heavily degraded former forest, and ponds.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Elegant forest tree frog predominantly consumes small invertebrates, specifically favoring insects and spiders. Its diet heavily relies on the availability of small arthropods present in its habitat.
Behavior
Elegant forest tree frog is mainly nocturnal, active during the evening and night. It exhibits opportunistic feeding behavior, predominantly consuming small invertebrates. Its social interactions are largely characterized by male vocalizations used to attract mates and deter rivals. Adapted for arboreal life, it lays eggs on leaves above water, providing safety from aquatic predators.
Population
Stable
Photo By Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Species
Elegant forest tree frog