Blue-and-yellow frog
A species of Phyllomedusa, Also known as Giant monkey frog, Waxy-monkey treefrog Scientific name : Phyllomedusa bicolor Genus : Phyllomedusa
Blue-and-yellow frog, A species of Phyllomedusa
Also known as:
Giant monkey frog, Waxy-monkey treefrog
Scientific name: Phyllomedusa bicolor
Genus: Phyllomedusa
Content
Description General Info
Photo By Andreas Schlüter , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Phyllomedusa bicolor, also known as blue-and-yellow frog, bicoloured tree-frog, giant monkey frog, giant leaf frog, or waxy-monkey treefrog, is a hylid frog. It is found in the Amazon basin as well as some surrounding areas.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Blue-and-yellow frog, also known as the Giant Leaf Frog, predominantly feasts on a diet consisting of arthropods. They have shown a particular preference for consuming beetles, ants, and spiders, using their long, sticky tongues to catch these quick and elusive prey.
Appearance
The blue-and-yellow frog is a large tree frog with a robust body and smooth, moist skin. It exhibits a striking bicolor pattern with a vibrant lime-green back and deep blue-purple belly. The species is characterized by its long, powerful legs and large, round eyes. Also noteworthy are its conspicuous adhesive pads on the fingers and toes. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Blue-and-yellow frog is largely arboreal and nocturnal, specializing in sit-and-wait predation. It exhibits solitary and territorial behaviors, communicating by vocal signals to demarcate space. Pulling in nutrients from its environment, blue-and-yellow frog uses transdermal absorption, a key aspect of its foraging behavior. It also displays unique breeding behaviors, utilizing leaf nests and foam nests for larvae survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Phyllomedusa Species
Blue-and-yellow frog 
AI animal expert in your pocket
Scan QR code to download
