red eyed tree frog for sale

Description

Though the main coloring of Agalychnis callidryas is consistent, there are some variations in morphs across the geographical range of the species. Red-eyed tree frogs have variation in the color of their side stripes, which in Costa Rica and Panama specifically includes blue, blue/red, orange and purple.

 Red-eyed tree frogs blend in easily with the vegetation of tropical rainforests due to them being green color. There are several hypotheses for the reason behind the existence of these color morphs.

One strong hypothesis is that the existence of orange and purple morphs in Costa Rica are caused by isolation by distance, because the orange and purple morphs were not genetically distinct groups. It is possible that color patterns have been affected by different selective pressures, and that the existence of some morphs are due to genetic drift.

Agalychnis callidryas is native to Central America, from northeastern Honduras to northern Colombia.

Its natural habitats include inland forests and wetlands, both tropical and mountainous areas where there is forest cover and water nearby. Ponds or bodies of water are essential in its reproduction so they are always found near these areas.

The red-eyed tree frog is commonly found in tropical rainforests in the previously listed countries. The frog is primarily arboreal, and prefers hiding in canopy cover amongst leaves. Agalychnis callidryas require high humidity levels of at least 80%.