About Agalychnis dacnicolor (Cope, 1864)
Agalychnis dacnicolor, commonly known as the Mexican leaf frog, is a species of frog belonging to the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. This species is endemic to Mexico. Adult Mexican leaf frogs can grow up to 100 mm in length. Their dorsal surface is mostly green with scattered white spots, while their underbelly is white, and their legs and digits are orange. This species has enlarged toes and golden eyes, and females are larger than males. Mexican leaf frogs are primarily insectivorous and nocturnal. During the day, they shelter in burrows, or under stones and logs. Their natural habitats include subtropical or tropical dry forests, intermittent rivers, intermittent freshwater marshes, water storage areas, and ponds. The IUCN does not classify this species as threatened. Breeding occurs near ponds and swamps. Females lay eggs in clumps on foliage above the water, and the tadpoles fall into the water once they hatch.
