The red-eyed tree frog is a native species in which part of the world?
'Agalychnis callidryas', commonly known as the red-eyed tree frog, is a species of frog in the subfamily 'Phyllomedusinae'. It is native to forests from Central America to north-western South America. This species is known for its bright coloration, namely its vibrant green body with blue and yellow stripes on the side. It has a white underside, brightly red and orange colored feet, and is named after its distinctive bright red eyes.
Like all the frogs in its genus, they are nocturnal and do most of their hunting for insects at night. The males of this species are smaller than the females, and they display non-random mating patterns which suggest female choice for specific types of male. Despite its bright coloration, the red-eyed tree frog is not poisonous. Its bright coloration can thus be more attributed to camouflage amongst the greenery of the surrounding jungle, as well as the 'startle reflex,' which it can use to dissuade predators.
'Agalychnis callidryas' is an arboreal frog with long limbs and webbed toes. They mate and reproduce near ponds, and are therefore found in lowland wet areas of tropical forests.
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