Emerald green tree frog
A species of Flying frogs Scientific name : Rhacophorus prasinatus Genus : Flying frogs
Emerald green tree frog, A species of Flying frogs
Scientific name: Rhacophorus prasinatus
Genus: Flying frogs
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Description
Emerald green tree frog is renowned for its unique reproductive behavior: it meticulously constructs foam nests on foliage overlaying water bodies, ensuring the safety of its offspring from aquatic predators. The species is predominantly insectivorous, playing a significant role in controlling insect populations. Moreover, emerald green tree frog is a nocturnal creature, and its behavior contributes notably to the nocturnal ecosystem dynamic.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Emerald green tree frog is predominantly insectivorous, with a strong preference for smaller arthropods. The diet frequently includes ants, spiders, and small beetles, which it typically hunts in the forest undergrowth.
Appearance
Emerald green tree frog is a small-sized, slender-bodied frog with smooth skin. Its primary coloration is a vivid green, often marked with white spots and distinct, darker green patterning. This species displays a unique characteristic of long, webbed fingers and toes, enabling it to glide. There are no significant appearance differences between age groups, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Emerald green tree frog is primarily arboreal, utilizing its suction-cup-like toe pads to easily navigate treetops. It is nocturnal and solitary except during mating season, where noises from males' calls mark territorial boundaries. Its unique behavior involves an alternate form of reproduction: foam-nesting above small freshwater bodies.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Shrub frogs Genus
Flying frogs Species
Emerald green tree frog 
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