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
