
Community identification
Bird Poop Frog (or Bird dropped frog egg/spawn)
Theloderma asperum (often associated with similar camouflage)
- Order & Family
- Order: Anura, Family: Rhacophoridae
- Size
- 2 cm to 4 cm in length.
Natural Habitat
Tropical rainforests, often found on broad leaves or near small bodies of water in tree hollows.
Diet & Feeding
Small invertebrates such as ants, flies, and tiny crickets.
Behavior Patterns
Uses extreme mimesis to resemble bird droppings to avoid predation; primarily nocturnal and remains stationary during the day.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans; provides ecological benefits by controlling insect populations and serving as an indicator of forest health.