Amazon Milk Frog

Amazon Milk Frog

Taxobox
name = Amazon Milk Frog



image_size = 240px
image_caption = Juvenile Amazon Milk Frog, "Phrynohyas resinifictrix"
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Amphibia
ordo = Anura
familia = Hylidae
genus = "Trachycephalus"
species = "T. resinifictrix"
binomial = "Trachycephalus resinifictrix"
binomial_authority = (Goeldi, 1907)

The Amazon Milk Frog ("Trachycephalus resinifictrix" formerly "Phrynohyas resinifictrix") is a large species of arboreal frog native to South America. It is sometimes referred to as the Mission golden-eyed tree frog or blue milk frog. It was first discovered along the Maracanã River, in Brazil.

Description

Amazon milk frogs are fairly large frogs, attaining sizes of 2.5 to 4 inches in length. They are light grey in color with brown or black banding. As juveniles their patterning is much more contrasting and fades some as they age. Their skin has a slightly bumpy texture to it.

Habitat

Amazon milk frogs inhabit humid rainforest regions. They often inhabit vegetation which extends over permanent, slow moving water sources.

Diet

Like most other species of frog, Amazon milk frogs are carnivorous. They will consume almost any type of small arthropod they can overpower and swallow.

In captivity

"Phrynohyas resinifictrix" is commonly found in captivity. They are a species of moderate difficulty to care for, requiring a significant amount of space and regular cage maintenance to ensure a clean environment.

External links

* [http://www.amphibiancare.com/frogs/caresheets/amazonmilkfrog.html Amphibian Care: Amazon Milk Frog]


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