Costa Rica · Rainforest
Red-eyed tree frog
Agalychnis callidryas
Look for it on rainy nights, clinging to leaves above pools. Its eggs hatch on the leaves, and the tadpoles drop into the water below.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo
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Explore the speciesRed-eyed tree frog · Costa Rica
Costa Rica · Rainforest
Agalychnis callidryas
Look for it on rainy nights, clinging to leaves above pools. Its eggs hatch on the leaves, and the tadpoles drop into the water below.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Madagascar · Wetlands
Dyscophus antongilii
This stocky red frog is native to Madagascar. Its scientific name comes from Antongil Bay, where the species was first described.
American Museum of Natural History
Australia · Woodland
Litoria caerulea
Broad toe pads help this frog climb trees and walls. It often turns up near homes, where it may shelter in pipes and gutters.
Australian MuseumField notes
Wait quietly beside a pond or creek at dusk. Record a short clip when you hear a call, and note the time and weather. A recording can help identify a frog you never saw.
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