The iconic Red-eyed Tree Frog! It was a treat to find these popular pet-trade frogs in their natural habitat which ranges from Southern Mexico down through Central America to Columbia.
Most people are familiar with this species but do you know WHY they have red eyes? This is a classic case of “startle coloration.” During the day these frogs sleep, eyes closed, on a covered branch or leaf and blend in perfectly with the greenery around them. Once approached and disturbed, their eyelids will open and suddenly reveal those bright red scleras. The idea is that the would-be-predator is startled by the sudden color change and the frog is allowed a few precious seconds to escape.
Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) photographed in the Yucatan, Mexico
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