Red-eyed leaf frogs mating
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Frogs, Red eyed leaf |
| Scientific name | Agalychnis callidryas |
| Taxonomic group | Hylidae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Ecosystems | Forests |
| Forests | Tropical rainforest |
| Behavior | Mating |
| Organisms | Animals |
| Animals | Amphibians |
| Date | 1990 |
| Location | La Selva Biological Station,Costa Rica,North America |
Red-eyed leaf frogs mating, Costa Rica. These surprisingly large frogs (about 3 in or 7 cm in length) are probably the most recognizable of rainforest frogs. Their mating behavior is quite interesting: the pair mates on a leaf overhanging a pool, with the female laying her eggs and the male fertilizing them externally. When the eggs hatch about five days later, the young tadpoles fall into the pond where they will develop into adult frogs.
