- Amazon Milk Frog
Taxobox
name = Amazon Milk Frog
image_size = 240px
image_caption = Juvenile Amazon Milk Frog, "Phrynohyas resinifictrix"
regnum =Animal ia
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 arborealfrog native toSouth America . It is sometimes referred to as the Mission golden-eyed tree frog or blue milk frog. It was first discovered along theMaracanã River , inBrazil .Description
Amazon milk frogs are fairly large frogs, attaining sizes of 2.5 to 4 inches in length. They are light
grey in color withbrown orblack 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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