Marbled tree frog
A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs Scientific name : Dendropsophus marmoratus Genus : Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Marbled tree frog, A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Scientific name: Dendropsophus marmoratus
Genus: Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
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Description
Dendropsophus marmoratus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, intermittent freshwater marshes, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
1-3 years
Diet
Marbled tree frog primarily feeds on small arthropods, with a preferential inclination towards insects. Its diet includes various species of ants, beetles, spiders, and occasionally, small crustaceans, reflecting the frog's opportunistic feeding behavior.
Appearance
Marbled tree frog is a small-sized frog with smooth skin. Its body exhibits an exquisite mottled pattern of green and brown, blending perfectly with leafy habitats. The belly is often cream-colored. Males are slightly smaller than females. The most striking characteristic is its oversized, bright orange eyes, which contrast starkly due to the largely subdued coloration on the rest of its body.
Behavior
Marbled tree frog is nocturnal, active predominantly after rainfalls. Dominated by males, this species exhibits competitive mating calls. They have a unique hatching process where eggs, laid on leaves above water, drop tadpoles into the water post-hatching for further development. Marbled tree frog marks territory by vocalizing, fending off rival males.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Species
Marbled tree frog 
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