GIANT WAXY TREE FROG
GIANT WAXY TREE FROG Scientific Name: Phyllomedusa bicolor Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Physical Adaptations: Their bodies are bright green, with cream spots bordered in black along their sides, and a gray throat, chest and underside of legs “Waxy” refers to lipid secretions they spread over their bodies to prevent water loss The Giant Waxy Tree frog is nocturnal
Behavioral Adaptations: Sleeps in the daytime high up in the canopy Also known as Monkey Tree Frog – “monkey” refers to the opposable thumb they use to better grasp the branches they live among Frequently found near large ponds
Habitat/Biome: tree branches in the rain forest canopy, usually above water
Distribution: Amazon rainforest, Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
Primary Diet: Wild: insects and worms
CARNIVORE Fun Facts: Many Amazonian people refer to this frog as “sapo mono” which translates to monkey frog Females usually larger than males These frogs may be able to aid in the development of medications that would alleviate the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, depression and other brain disorders
Status: Pop. trend: stable Special Notes: IUCN Category: Least Concern CITES Listing: Not Listed Threats Include: Habitat loss
Additional Notes: Incubation: 7 to 10 days Clutch: Up to 350 Life Span: 10 years in captivity Information Sources: (2011) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animal Facts www.amphibiaweb,org
Behavioral Adaptations: Sleeps in the daytime high up in the canopy Also known as Monkey Tree Frog – “monkey” refers to the opposable thumb they use to better grasp the branches they live among Frequently found near large ponds
Habitat/Biome: tree branches in the rain forest canopy, usually above water
Distribution: Amazon rainforest, Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
Primary Diet: Wild: insects and worms
CARNIVORE Fun Facts: Many Amazonian people refer to this frog as “sapo mono” which translates to monkey frog Females usually larger than males These frogs may be able to aid in the development of medications that would alleviate the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, depression and other brain disorders
Status: Pop. trend: stable Special Notes: IUCN Category: Least Concern CITES Listing: Not Listed Threats Include: Habitat loss
Additional Notes: Incubation: 7 to 10 days Clutch: Up to 350 Life Span: 10 years in captivity Information Sources: (2011) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animal Facts www.amphibiaweb,org
