Amazon Milk Frog (Trachycephalus resinifictrix)
Amazon Milk Frog (Trachycephalus resinifictrix)
The Amazon Milk Frog, Trachycephalus resinifictrix, is also known as the Mission golden-eyed tree frog. First discovered along the Maracana River in Brazil, it is an arboreal frog that is native to the Amazon Rainforest, and they inhabit humid rainforest regions. ”Milk” in the common name is in reference to the milky fluid the frogs excrete when stressed. Physically, adult frogs are light gray with brown or black banding, while younger frogs have stronger contrasting colors. As they age the skin becomes bumpy. They are commonly found in captivity, and while relatively easy to care for, they require an ample amount of space, humidity, and regular cage maintenance.
The Amazon Milk Frog has an overall length between 2.5”-4” (6.4-10.2 cm), body width of 1.14”-1.85” (2.9-4.7 cm), sitting height of roughly 1.65”-2.56” (4.2-6.5 cm), and weight between .14-.18 oz (4-5 g). The typical lifespan of the Amazon Milk Frog is between 5-10 years.
The Amazon Milk Frog, Trachycephalus resinifictrix, is also known as the Mission golden-eyed tree frog. First discovered along the Maracana River in Brazil, it is an arboreal frog that is native to the Amazon Rainforest, and they inhabit humid rainforest regions. ”Milk” in the common name is in reference to the milky fluid the frogs excrete when stressed. Physically, adult frogs are light gray with brown or black banding, while younger frogs have stronger contrasting colors. As they age the skin becomes bumpy. They are commonly found in captivity, and while relatively easy to care for, they require an ample amount of space, humidity, and regular cage maintenance.
The Amazon Milk Frog has an overall length between 2.5”-4” (6.4-10.2 cm), body width of 1.14”-1.85” (2.9-4.7 cm), sitting height of roughly 1.65”-2.56” (4.2-6.5 cm), and weight between .14-.18 oz (4-5 g). The typical lifespan of the Amazon Milk Frog is between 5-10 years.