Boophis viridis Blommers-Schlösser, 1979

Species Naming and Taxonomy

This species is Boophis viridis, scientifically described by Blommers-Schlösser in 1979.

Size

Males average 29–30 millimetres (1.1–1.2 inches) in length, while females reach approximately 32–35 millimetres (1.3–1.4 inches).

Limb Webbing

Both the hands and feet are webbed.

Dorsal Skin Appearance

Their dorsal skin is smooth and green, and may sometimes bear reddish spots.

Color Changing Ability

Individuals can change color to shift to a more reddish-brown shade.

Iris Coloration

Both the inner and outer irises are blue.

Male Calling Behavior

For reproduction, males call at night from vegetation 1–2 metres above ground, located alongside streams and ditches.

Calling Position Variation

During dry weather, calling individuals of this species have been observed as high as 5 metres above ground.

Mating Call Structure

The mating calls combine two distinct inharmonious note types: a long note repeated in short pulses, and a shorter note made up of three repeated notes.

Breeding Habitat

Breeding occurs in streams.

Egg Production

A single mating pair can produce up to 154 dark-brown eggs.