Southern walking leaf frog
A species of Phyllomedusa Scientific name : Phyllomedusa iheringii Genus : Phyllomedusa
Southern walking leaf frog, A species of Phyllomedusa
Scientific name: Phyllomedusa iheringii
Genus: Phyllomedusa
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Description
Phyllomedusa iheringii is a species of frog in the family Hylidae, found in Brazil and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland and intermittent freshwater marshes, and is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Southern walking leaf frog's diet is primarily composed of small arthropods. It specifically shows a marked preference for ants and termites, skilfully capturing them with its long, sticky tongue.
Appearance
Southern walking leaf frog is a medium-sized frog with a vertically flattened body. Its skin, covered with a waxy layer, is generally bright green, sometimes with small white spots on the back. Noteworthy features of this species include its large eyes and slim limbs, relative to its body size. A significant sexual dimorphism is the larger size and robustness of males compared to females.
Behavior
Southern walking leaf frog is primarily arboreal, seeking shelter in trees during the day. It is known for its distinct breeding behavior, using water bodies to lay eggs in foam nests. Its brightly colored undersides serve as a predator deterrent, a behavior known as 'flash coloration'. Solitary outside breeding seasons, males become territorial during mating periods.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Phyllomedusa Species
Southern walking leaf frog 
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