Amazon Milk Frog

The Mission golden-eyed tree frog or Amazon milk frog (Trachycephalus resinifictrix) is a large species of arboreal frog native to the Amazon Rainforest in South America. It is sometimes referred to as the blue milk frog. It was first discovered along the Maracanã River in Brazil. This species was previously within the genus Phrynohyas, which was recently synonymized with Trachycephalus. These frogs are fairly large, reaching sizes of 2.5 to 4.0 in (6.4 to 10.2 cm) in length. Adult frogs are light grey in colour with brown or black banding, while juveniles will exhibit stronger contrasts. As they age, their skin develops a slightly bumpy texture. Tree branches in wet and tropical forests of Northern South America. They often inhabit vegetation over top of permanent slow-moving water sources. This will not only ensure their safety in the instance of a fall, It has likely saved the lives of many young mission golden-eyed tree frogs. The male will call high in the treetops luring in a female mate. The female frog then deposits the eggs in his small water hole and leaves the male to tend to them.  After the eggs are hatched the male calls another female and entices her to lay eggs in with the tadpoles. The male frog doesn’t fertilize these eggs, they were placed there only to feed the hungry tadpoles. The "milk" in the common name comes from the milky fluid these frogs excrete when stressed. Mission golden-eyed tree frogs inhabit humid rainforest regions. They often inhabit vegetation which extends over permanent, slow-moving water sources. Like most other species of frogs, Mission golden-eyed tree frogs are insectivorous. They will consume almost any type of small arthropod they can overpower and swallow. Trachycephalus resinifictrix is commonly found in captivity. They are relatively easy to care for, but require a significant amount of space, humidity, and regular cage maintenance to ensure a clean healthy environment.