False tomato frog
A species of Dyscophus Scientific name : Dyscophus guineti Genus : Dyscophus
False tomato frog, A species of Dyscophus
Scientific name: Dyscophus guineti
Genus: Dyscophus
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Description
The false tomato frog, Dyscophus guineti, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
10-13 years
Diet
False tomato frog follow a predominantly insectivorous diet. Their sustenance largely comes from consuming a variety of insects, particularly termites, which they actively hunt in their humid forest habitats. This species has also been observed to eat worms and small crustaceans.
Appearance
False tomato frog is a small, stocky frog with smooth skin. The predominant color is a vivid orange-red, occasionally showing variations to reddish-brown. False tomato frog's belly is typically lighter, often pale yellow or white. There are no significant differences in appearance between genders or age groups. This frog is without any protruding features such as horns or wings but has large, prominent eyes and webbed feet.
Behavior
False tomato frog is nocturnal and primarily terrestrial, often lurking among leaves for camouflage, which aids its survival in the wild. It's solitary, with predominantly insectivorous diet, hunting at night. This species exhibits unique vocalizing behavior, primarily by males, to communicate or attract females, making it an interesting species for behavior studies.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Narrow-mouthed frogs Genus
Dyscophus Species
False tomato frog 
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