About Agalychnis dacnicolor (Cope, 1864)
Taxonomy and Common Name
Agalychnis dacnicolor, commonly known as the Mexican leaf frog, is a species of frog belonging to the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. This species is endemic to Mexico.
Size
Adult Mexican leaf frogs can grow up to 100 mm in length.
Coloration
Their dorsal surface is mostly green with scattered white spots, while their underbelly is white, and their legs and digits are orange.
Morphological Features
This species has enlarged toes and golden eyes, and females are larger than males.
Diet and Activity Pattern
Mexican leaf frogs are primarily insectivorous and nocturnal.
Daytime Sheltering Behavior
During the day, they shelter in burrows, or under stones and logs.
Habitat
Their natural habitats include subtropical or tropical dry forests, intermittent rivers, intermittent freshwater marshes, water storage areas, and ponds.
Conservation Status
The IUCN does not classify this species as threatened.
Breeding Location
Breeding occurs near ponds and swamps.
Reproductive Behavior
Females lay eggs in clumps on foliage above the water, and the tadpoles fall into the water once they hatch.
