Glass Frog

Glass Frog

Centrolenidae

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By: Maneet Soppin

Community

Organism

Population

Ecosystem

Characteristics of the Glass Frog

This includes size, appearance, and interesting facts.

A Glass Frog's weight ranges from 5 to 14 grams or 0.2 to 0.5 ounces. Its weight ranges from 3/4 of an inch to 1 and a half inches. An interesting fact is that they can jump upwards of 10 feet! Also, they are nocturnal, which means that they will stay up all night! Lastly, They are known for their aggressive behavior.

Population With Glass Frogs

The glass frog gathers in typically small groups called "armies". Since that they live in the rainforest, they usually live on trees. One adaptation that the glass frog has is smooth, moist skin. This way, they can live up to 14 years in the wild. They reproduce from 18-30 eggs at a lifespan, but they do the bare minimum to take care of their babies.

Community With Food Chain

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Raspberry Leaves

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Food Web

Behavioral Adaptations:

• They are nocturnal
• They can do mimicry if needed

Snake

Fungi

Physical Adaptations:

• They have webbed feet
• They have a lot of muscle

Cricket

Glass Frog

Shrew

Ant

Rasberry leaves

Ecosystem

• Glass Frogs live in the Rainforest Biome.

• The rainforest is one of the most diverse biomes in the world. Though it covers about 3% of the world's land, it is comprised of about 60% of the world's species.

• 2 common plants are orchids and cocoa trees, and 2 common animals are the poison dart frog and the jaguar.

Citation

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“Rain Forest Rescue.” Arborday.org, 2023, www.arborday.org/programs/rainforest/animals-and-plants-of-the-rain-forest.cfm. ‌

“Glass Frog | Habitat, Size, & Facts | Britannica.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 2023, www.britannica.com/animal/glass-frog. ‌

Nerger, Matt. “9 Rainforest Facts Everyone Should Know.” Rainforest Alliance, 20 June 2019, www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/9-rainforest-facts-everyone-should-know/. ‌

Salamango, Julia, and Tom Duda. A CATEGORICAL REVIEW of the GLASS FROG NICHE a Close Analysis of the Role Glass Frogs Play in Their Ecosystem and the Fascinating Adaptations That Selective Pressures Have Created. deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/156021/Taxon_Review-Glass_Frogs.pdf?sequence=1#:~:text=They%20have%20a%20variety%20of. ‌

Parkinson, Justin. “How Rare Are Bright Blue Lobsters?” BBC News, 24 May 2016, www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36369687.

Ross, Heather. “Glass Frog Animal Facts.” AZ Animals, Heather Ross, 14 Mar. 2023, a-z-animals.com/animals/glass-frog/.