Green big-eyed tree frog facts for kids
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The green big-eyed tree frog (Nyctimystes humeralis) is a large type of tree frog. It lives in New Guinea, an island north of Australia. Scientists have found this frog in the mountains in the middle of the island.
These frogs live at high altitudes, usually between 600 and 1500 meters (about 2000 to 5000 feet) above sea level. You can find them in parts of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
About the Green Big-Eyed Tree Frog
The green big-eyed tree frog is quite big for a frog. Male frogs can grow to be about 10.0 centimeters (nearly 4 inches) long. This makes them easy to spot in their natural habitat.
Special Features of the Male Frog
Male green big-eyed tree frogs have some unique features. They have two special pads on each of their first fingers. These are called nuptial pads. They help the male frog hold onto the female during mating.
This frog is also special because it is the only one in its group, called Nyctimystes, that has spikes on its humerus bones. The humerus is a bone in the upper arm. Only the male frogs have these spikes. Scientists are still studying why they have them.
What Does It Look Like?
The green big-eyed tree frog has a bright green body. This color helps it blend in with the leaves and plants where it lives. It also has some yellow coloring on its legs and near its rear. This bright color combination makes it a beautiful frog to see.
