Green Tree Frog Froglet
Pelodryas caerulea (froglet)
This newly transformed stage stays close to damp edges of ponds, reeds, and low vegetation while its body finishes adjusting to land. It makes short hops, hides among leaves, and hunts tiny insects and other small invertebrates. The froglet is more vulnerable to drying out than the adult, so it uses shade, moisture, and camouflage to survive. A notable fact is that the last trace of the tadpole tail is absorbed into the body as extra energy after metamorphosis.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Green Tree Frog Tadpole
- Green Tree Frog Froglet
- Green Tree Frog