TOMATO FROG
Scientific Name: Dyscophus guineti
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Physical Adaptations:
When adult, the colors may vary from yellowish
orange to deep red. Most females range from
reddish-orange to bright dark red. Juveniles are
dull in color and develop brighter coloration as
they mature
Females are 4” long and weigh 8 ounces and
males are 2.5” long and weigh 1.5 ounces
The tomato frog has a heart-shaped black
marking on its back
Primary Diet:
Behavioral Adaptations:
Although this frog lives in and around water, it is
not a very good swimmer
The Tomato frog is nocturnal, being active at
night when they move on the forest floor
The frog’s whitish skin secretion can produce
allergic reactions in humans
Habitat/Biome:
forest leaf litter, near swamps, shallow ponds or
water-filled ditches
Wild: insects, larvae, and other invertebrates
CARNIVORE
Fun Facts:
The common name comes from the frog’s bright
red color
The tomato frog can adapt to a variety of habitats, including urban areas
Because frogs have eyes and nostrils that are
on top of their head, they can see and breathe
while the rest of the body is under water. Adult
frogs breathe with lungs, but also absorb oxygen through their skin
Distribution:
Northeast Madagascar
Status: Pop. trend: unknown
Special Notes:
IUCN Category: Least Concern
CITES Listing: Not Listed
Threats Include:
Habitat alteration, loss, and urbanization
Additional Notes:
Incubation: Eggs hatch after about 36 hours. Tadpoles take about 2 months to develop
Clutch: 1000 plus deposited on surface of water
Lifespan: 6 to 8 years
Information Sources: (2011)
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animal Facts
www.bronxzoo.com
www.amphibiaweb,org