Saturday, September 28, 2024

Discovering the call of the Golden Tree Frog for the first time

The golden tree frog (Phytotriades auratus) and its its microhabitat, the giant arboreal bromeliads of the species Glomeropitcairnia erectiflora. Photo by Rick Lehtinen. || New research reveals the first characterization of the vocalization, behaviour, and tadpole diet of the golden tree frog from El Tucuche in Trinidad. This new information can be applied to inform management of this endangered and environmentally sensitive species. The full study can be read at the following link (for the next 50 days).