Morelet's Tree Frog

The Morelet's Tree Frog is visually striking, characterized by its large red eyes, dark green dorsal coloration, and vibrant orange appendages. These bright markings contrast heavily against its dark green body.

This amphibian species is native to the montane forests of Central America, specifically found in countries like Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. It relies heavily on these forested, highland environments for its survival.

The Morelet's Tree Frog is currently classified as critically endangered, primarily due to habitat loss and the devastating effects of chytridiomycosis. This lethal fungal disease has decimated amphibian populations across Central America.

While both have large red eyes, the Morelet's Tree Frog features dark green dorsal coloration and distinctive orange appendages, whereas the standard Red-eyed Tree Frog is typically bright green with blue and yellow striped sides. Morelet's Tree Frog is also heavily associated with the highland forests of Mexico and Central America.