Clown tree frog
A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs Scientific name : Dendropsophus leucophyllatus Genus : Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Clown tree frog, A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Scientific name: Dendropsophus leucophyllatus
Genus: Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
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Description
Dendropsophus leucophyllatus (common names: Beireis' treefrog, also white-leaf frog) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in the Amazon Basin (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and possibly Venezuela). This widespread and locally common species is found near water in a wide variety of tropical habitats. There are no known significant threats to this species.
General Info
Lifespan
5-6 years
Diet
Clown tree frog predominantly feeds on small invertebrates, specifically insects such as beetles and ants. Its diet is also augmented by spiders, but insects are its primary food preference.
Appearance
Clown tree frog is a small-sized frog with a delicate body shape, and smooth skin. Its primary colouration is leaf green with distinctive white leaf patterns on its back, along with a yellow underside. It possesses a long, thin tail and webbed toes which aid in swimming. No significant differences between age, gender, or subspecies are observed.
Behavior
Clown tree frog is primarily nocturnal, with distinct choruses occurring around dawn and dusk. Socially, these tree-dwelling frogs have territorial tendencies, often employing vocalization as a method of both mate attraction and territory defense. Their remarkable survival adaptation involves dramatic dorsal color changes from day to night, aiding in camouflage within their Amazonian forest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Species
Clown tree frog 
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