TOMATO FROG
TOMATO FROG Scientific Name: Dyscophus guineti Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Physical Adaptations: When adult, the colors may vary from yellowish orange to deep red. Most females range from reddish-orange to bright dark red. Juveniles are dull in color and develop brighter coloration as they mature Females are 4” long and weigh 8 ounces and males are 2.5” long and weigh 1.5 ounces The tomato frog has a heart-shaped black marking on its back
Primary Diet: Behavioral Adaptations: Although this frog lives in and around water, it is not a very good swimmer The Tomato frog is nocturnal, being active at night when they move on the forest floor The frog’s whitish skin secretion can produce allergic reactions in humans
Habitat/Biome: forest leaf litter, near swamps, shallow ponds or water-filled ditches
Wild: insects, larvae, and other invertebrates CARNIVORE
Fun Facts: The common name comes from the frog’s bright red color The tomato frog can adapt to a variety of habitats, including urban areas Because frogs have eyes and nostrils that are on top of their head, they can see and breathe while the rest of the body is under water. Adult frogs breathe with lungs, but also absorb oxygen through their skin
Distribution: Northeast Madagascar
Status: Pop. trend: unknown Special Notes: IUCN Category: Least Concern CITES Listing: Not Listed Threats Include: Habitat alteration, loss, and urbanization
Additional Notes: Incubation: Eggs hatch after about 36 hours. Tadpoles take about 2 months to develop Clutch: 1000 plus deposited on surface of water Lifespan: 6 to 8 years Information Sources: (2011) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animal Facts www.bronxzoo.com www.amphibiaweb,org
Primary Diet: Behavioral Adaptations: Although this frog lives in and around water, it is not a very good swimmer The Tomato frog is nocturnal, being active at night when they move on the forest floor The frog’s whitish skin secretion can produce allergic reactions in humans
Habitat/Biome: forest leaf litter, near swamps, shallow ponds or water-filled ditches
Wild: insects, larvae, and other invertebrates CARNIVORE
Fun Facts: The common name comes from the frog’s bright red color The tomato frog can adapt to a variety of habitats, including urban areas Because frogs have eyes and nostrils that are on top of their head, they can see and breathe while the rest of the body is under water. Adult frogs breathe with lungs, but also absorb oxygen through their skin
Distribution: Northeast Madagascar
Status: Pop. trend: unknown Special Notes: IUCN Category: Least Concern CITES Listing: Not Listed Threats Include: Habitat alteration, loss, and urbanization
Additional Notes: Incubation: Eggs hatch after about 36 hours. Tadpoles take about 2 months to develop Clutch: 1000 plus deposited on surface of water Lifespan: 6 to 8 years Information Sources: (2011) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animal Facts www.bronxzoo.com www.amphibiaweb,org
