Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibian
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Hyperoliidae
Habitat
This species primarily inhabits lowland forests and moist savannas in East Africa, such as in Kenya and Tanzania, preferring areas with dense vegetation near streams or ponds. It is often found in trees and shrubs up to several meters high, avoiding dry or open terrains.
Diet
The big-eyed tree frog feeds mainly on insects like moths, beetles, and flies, which it captures using its sticky tongue. It is nocturnal, actively hunting at night from perches in trees, and may consume smaller invertebrates if available.
Behavior
This frog is primarily nocturnal and arboreal, spending days hidden in tree hollows or leaf litter and becoming active at dusk to forage and call. It exhibits territorial behavior during breeding, with males calling to attract females, and is generally solitary outside of mating season.
Conservation Status
The IUCN status is Least Concern, but population trends are decreasing due to habitat loss from deforestation and agriculture.