Schlegel's green tree frog
A species of Flying frogs Scientific name : Rhacophorus schlegelii Genus : Flying frogs
Schlegel's green tree frog, A species of Flying frogs
Scientific name: Rhacophorus schlegelii
Genus: Flying frogs
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Description
Males measure 32–43 mm (1.3–1.7 in) and females 43–53 mm (1.7–2.1 in) in snout–vent length. The males have yellowish white nuptial pads, darkly colored throat, and a pair of slit-like vocal openings. The webbing of the fingers and toes is not well developed; the finger tips have truncated discs with circummarginal grooves. The dorsal skin is almost completely smooth. The supra-tympanic fold is prominent, but there is no dorsolateral fold. 
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Schlegel's green tree frog predominantly feeds on various types of arthropods, with a particular fondness for insects. Their dietary needs are largely satisfied through the consumption of ants, beetles, spiders, and other small invertebrates.
Appearance
Schlegel's green tree frog is a small to medium-sized arboreal frog, possessing a slender body and long limbs. Its skin is smooth and distinctive for its vibrant green coloration, occasionally with black or pale yellow spots. The tips of the fingers and toes are expanded into large, round disks. The species is characterized by sharp-angled vomerine teeth present in males only, while females are larger in size.
Behavior
Schlegel's green tree frog is predominantly arboreal, actively seeking preys and making aerial leaps between trees. Their vibrant coloring provides effective camouflage, vital for survival in dense forests. During the breeding season, schlegel's green tree frog displays unique foam-nesting behavior, constructing floating nests on water bodies. This species is known for its solitary nature, only interacting with others during mating seasons.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Shrub frogs Genus
Flying frogs Species
Schlegel's green tree frog 
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