My, my, what translucent skin you have!

 

Hourglass tree frog (Hyla ebraccata)

Hourglass tree frog (Hyla ebraccata)

Cute Frog of the Week: December 27, 2010

This frog may look like a little like an hourglass, but we’re not so sure it can tell time. The hourglass frog gets its name from the hourglass shape that you can usually see on the frog’s back. Its translucent skin changes color depending on the time of day and the stress the frog is experiencing. These amphibians are the most active at night but also love to hop around after a good rain. The female hourglass frogs get to pick their mate and together they travel to a secure place where they’ll lay their eggs above the water. Don’t let time run out, let’s help these guys out!

Photo credit: Brian Gratwicke, Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project.

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