Tarsier leaf frog
A species of Phyllomedusa Scientific name : Phyllomedusa tarsius Genus : Phyllomedusa
Tarsier leaf frog, A species of Phyllomedusa
Scientific name: Phyllomedusa tarsius
Genus: Phyllomedusa
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Description
Phyllomedusa tarsius, the tarsier leaf frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and possibly Bolivia and Guyana. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, intermittent freshwater marshes, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Tarsier leaf frog is predominantly insectivorous, favoring a diet of small arthropods. It adeptly hunts down ants, beetles, and spiders, employing a sit-and-wait strategy in high-canopy foliage for effective predation.
Appearance
Tarsier leaf frog is a medium-sized tree frog, with a smooth, vibrant green skin. This amphibian possesses enlarged toe pads for arboreal life and striking orange eyes. It has a lean, elongated body with distinctive white borderline markings, stretching from its jaw to its flanks. There are no significant distinctions in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Tarsier leaf frog is a nocturnal tree-dwelling frog, primarily solitary outside of breeding season. Its behavior is characterized by luring prey with vocal sac displays and utilizing adhesive toe pads for locomotion on vertical surfaces. For survival, tarsier leaf frog employs camouflage, taking on the green hues of foliage in its rainforest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Phyllomedusa Species
Tarsier leaf frog 
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