| Tomato Frog | |
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| Information | |
| Range | Madagascar |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Microhylidae |
| Genus | Dyscophus |
| Species | D. antogilii |
| Conservation Status | |
 Least Concern | |
The Tomato Frogs colouration and appearance may look like it is on the menu but these frogs colour isn't there for no reason, it shows predators that they are toxic. From their skin can come a sticky white liquid that can deter predators such as snakes and even cause an allergic reaction to humans.
Tomato frog spawning season is within summer, hatching tadpoles will grow up into 10 centimetre adults. Tomato frogs are considered vulnerable and all three species of tomato frogs (Dyscophus) are found in Madagascar and nowhere else.
Lifespan[]
The lifespan of the tomato frog can be from 6 to 8 years. When adult, the colors may vary from yellowish orange to deep red. Tomato frogs will reach sexual maturity in 9–14 months. Females are larger than males and can reach 4 inches in length.
Diet[]
Tomato frogs feed on insects, insect larvae and worms. Tomato frogs breed in freshwater pools. Females lay hundreds of black-and-white, sticky eggs on the surface of the water.
Species[]
Reproductive activity[]
Tomato frogs breed in February to March following heavy rainfall; the sounds of males calling to attract females can be heard around small water bodies in the dark Malagasy night. Following copulation, females will lay a clutch of 1,000 to 1,500 eggs on the surface of the water.