These tree frogs are most commonly called ‘Amazon Milk Frogs’, due to the milky white secretions that are released from the frog’s back when threatened (this rarely occurs with captive bred animals). In the past, Amazon Milk Frogs have also been called Amazon Cave Frogs, and Gold Mission Frogs, due to black markings on their eyes that resemble crucifixes. These frogs can be found throughout the Amazonian Basin of South America. The Amazon Milk Frog's scientific name is Trachycephalus resinifictrix.

An Amazon Milk Frog secretes a foul-smelling, poisonous milky substance from the skin to protect itself from predators and does not have natural enemies (thanks to the poison on/in the skin), except the tadpoles of its own species which feed on the eggs.

This frogs rests under the leaves and branches high above the ground. It always chooses branches above the water to prevent injuries that could result from accidental falling from the tree. It is a carnivore (meat-eater). Its diet is based on insects, spiders and other types of small arthropods (that can be swallowed in one piece). Its toe pads can hold up to 14 times its body weight (That's like an average American man holding a Honda Civic with his toes!)

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