
Red snouted treefrog
A species of Snouted treefrogs, Also known as Red Snouted Tree Frog Scientific name : Scinax ruber Genus : Snouted treefrogs
Red snouted treefrog, A species of Snouted treefrogs
Also known as:
Red Snouted Tree Frog
Scientific name: Scinax ruber
Genus: Snouted treefrogs
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Description

Scinax ruber is a species of frog of the Scinax genus in the family Hylidae. It is known in English as the red-snouted treefrog. This widespread species is probably a complex of more than one species.

General Info

Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Red snouted treefrog predominantly feeds on small arthropods, with a diet mainly comprising various types of insects. It exhibits a preference for spiders, ants, and beetles, employing sit-and-wait predation strategy to secure its meal.
Behavior
Red snouted treefrog is a nocturnal amphibian with a communal mating behavior: males establish territories and vocalize in large choruses to attract females. The species exhibits a unique trait of depositing eggs in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Generally solitary, red snouted treefrog come together in large groups during the breeding season.
Population
Stable

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Snouted treefrogs Species
Red snouted treefrog