Big Eyed Tree Frog
Big eyed tree frog is a species of frog found in Tanzania. The species is nocturnal and territorial.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Arthroleptidae |
| Genus | Leptopelis |
| Scientific Name | Leptopelis vermiculatus |
| Other Names | Peacock tree frog, Amani forest treefrog, vermiculated tree trog |
| Size | 4 to 8.5 cm |
| Color | Some individuals are bright green with scattered tiny black spots on the upper surface and the flanks are marbled with black and white; some specimens are brown with non-uniform darker brown triangular patches on the upper surface and lighter or darker brown spots and patches may appear over the forearms and legs; cream-white underside in both the forms |
| Distribution | Tanzania |
| Habitat | Closed-canopy wet tropical rainforests at an elevation between 900 and 1800 m |
| Diet | Insectivorous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 100-150 eggs |
| Average Lifespan | 5 to 7 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
Big Eyed Tree Frog Pictures Gallery
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- Big Eyed Tree Frog
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- Leptopelis Vermiculatus
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- Peacock Tree Frog
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- Vermiculated Tree Trog
Published on April 10th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
