The Mahogany Treefrog is a relatively uncommon nocturnal species. This medium-sized frog (approximately: males 39 mm, females 43 mm) occurs in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. In Costa Rica, it is found exclusively in the northeast, at elevations below 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Breeding primarily takes place in deep bodies of standing water.
The scientific name Tlalocohyla loquax refers to their loud calls. They are definitely very loquacious.
Only the males call, in order to attract females. Listen to this:
Their body is greatly inflated, when they are calling. So they look like little yellowish bubbles.
In this low angle shot we can see the red coloration around the legs.
I like the facial expression! Proud posture with a happy smile. "Did you hear that? That was me!"
Source: amphibiaweb.org, iucnredlist.org
Only the males call, in order to attract females. Listen to this:
Their body is greatly inflated, when they are calling. So they look like little yellowish bubbles.
In this low angle shot we can see the red coloration around the legs.
I like the facial expression! Proud posture with a happy smile. "Did you hear that? That was me!"
Source: amphibiaweb.org, iucnredlist.org
Very interesting post. I didn't know anything about them before. It was really funny to hear about the noises that these little frogs can make. And I also like his facial expression, he looks quite cute. Are these frogs rare to find?
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Thanks for your comment, Anna!
DeleteIn Costa Rica you will find these frogs only in the northeast up to 1000 m altitude. Due to the limited distribution area, sightings are not common. But in the right habitats you can see them from time to time... they for sure reveal their presence with their calls.