Moltrecht's green treefrog
A species of Flying frogs, Also known as Taiwan treefrog Scientific name : Rhacophorus moltrechti Genus : Flying frogs
Moltrecht's green treefrog, A species of Flying frogs
Also known as:
Taiwan treefrog
Scientific name: Rhacophorus moltrechti
Genus: Flying frogs
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Description
The moltrecht's green treefrog is one of the five green treefrogs endemic only to Taiwan. The species inhabits a wide range of elevations, up to 2500 m above sea level, occurring mostly in mountain regions. Though it's not considered a threatened species, it occurs in several protected areas.
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General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Moltrecht's green treefrog primarily consume various insects, favoring ants and beetles. They use their sticky tongues to catch prey which is then further digested in their acidic stomach.
Appearance
Moltrecht's green treefrog is a medium-sized, slender tree frog. Its skin is smooth and vibrant green in color, often with black or dark green irregular spots. Some specimens boast a prominent orange line on their body. It owns large webbed hands and feet, with long, extendable legs aiding in its gliding ability. Sexual dimorphism is evident, with females being larger than males.
Behavior
Moltrecht's green treefrog is a nocturnally active species known for its remarkable arboreal adaptations. Breeding in the rainy season, males emit advertisement calls from trees to attract females. This species lays its eggs in foam nests constructed on leaves overhanging water. Generally solitary, it displays an interesting instance of parental care, where the males guard these nests against predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Shrub frogs Genus
Flying frogs Species
Moltrecht's green treefrog 
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