red-eyed tree frogs
Crimson-gazed climbers
Red-eyed tree frogs are small, brightly colored amphibians native to Central American rainforests, recognizable by their vivid red eyes, blue-and-yellow striped sides, and orange feet.
The striking coloration is thought to startle predators—a defense called startle coloration.
They're nocturnal and spend most of their time in trees near water sources.
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- amphibianDual-habitat cold-blooded vertebrate
- Costa RicaCentral American country
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- nocturnalActive during darkness
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