Tomato Frog

(Dyscophus Guineti)

Tomato frogs are aptly named for their striking colours. Females are a bright red-orange and males a yellow-orange. In some instances, they have black spots along their backs. These frogs can release a toxic secretion through their skin when threatened.


Fun Facts

Tomato Frog

Animal Class

Amphibian

Diet

Carnivorous. They naturally eat worms, snails, insects, and small rodents.

Habitat

Rainforests and swamp forests

Distribution

Madagascar

Size

Females can reach up to 10cm in length and males can reach up to 7.5cm in length.

Lifespan

Between 6 – 8 years

Did you know?

You can tell males and females apart by their colour and size. Males are smaller and a more yellowy-orange, while females are larger and are more red.

See our Tomato Frog!

Our Tomato Frog is called Heinz and he can be found in the reptile house.

The Tomato Frog Population

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

Decreasing

Threats

Pollution

Population

Unknown

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