Hylodes phyllodes
A species of Hylodes Scientific name : Hylodes phyllodes Genus : Hylodes
Hylodes phyllodes, A species of Hylodes
Scientific name: Hylodes phyllodes
Genus: Hylodes
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Description
Hylodes phyllodes is a species of frog in the Hylodidae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
1-2 years
Diet
Hylodes phyllodes is an insectivorous species with prominent dietary habits of consuming small arthropods. Its diet primarily comprises ants, beetles, and spiders, with a preference for prey with softer exoskeletons.
Appearance
Hylodes phyllodes is a relatively small species of frog with distinctive, smooth skin. Its coloration is deeply vibrant, two-toned: one lighter shade of leafy green covering the dorsal surface, contrasted against a dark underside. Among its features, an elongated vocal sac is prominent in males. As with many amphibians, there's no conspicuous difference in the physical appearance between different ages or sexes, except for the vocal sac.
Behavior
Hylodes phyllodes is typically nocturnal, favoring habitat near streams for its unique vocalization rituals. It demonstrates solitary behavior, only convening for mating. Characteristically territorial, it guards its region with loud, distinctive call patterns. Key survival behaviors involve intentional leaf litter use for camouflage and staged confrontational displays against intruders.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Hylodid frogs Genus
Hylodes Species
Hylodes phyllodes 
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