Yellow treefrog
A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs, Also known as Yellow cricket treefrog Scientific name : Dendropsophus microcephalus Genus : Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Yellow treefrog, A species of Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
Also known as:
Yellow cricket treefrog
Scientific name: Dendropsophus microcephalus
Genus: Fitzinger neotropical treefrogs
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Description
Dendropsophus microcephalus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in southeastern Mexico (southern Veracruz and northern Oaxaca), Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama), and northern South America in Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana ), and northern Brazil. This widespread species might actually be a species complex. Its common names include yellow treefrog
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Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Yellow treefrog is an insectivorous species, predominantly feeding on small arthropods. Its diet is primarily composed of ants, small beetles, and spiders, which it actively hunts at night.
Appearance
Yellow treefrog is a small, tree-dwelling frog, with a slender body and smooth, glossy skin. It is predominantly yellow or orange in color, often featuring irregular black blotches. Males sometimes exhibit a bright green coloration. These frogs have notable large, bulging eyes, and fingers and toes with sticky discs for climbing. There are no significant differences in physical characteristics between ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Yellow treefrog is a nocturnal, arboreal species known for its distinctive mating display. Males vocalize specific mating calls to attract females, occasionally entering acoustic competitions with rivals. This solitary species is quite territorial, tending to occupy and defend a home range. Environmental adaptation includes their small size and coloration, aiding in blend with vegetation for survival.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Species
Yellow treefrog 
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