Giant waxy tree frog
Phyllomedusa bicolor
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Size | Length: Between 3.6 and 4.7 inches (91-119 mm) |
|---|---|
| Type | Amphibians |
| Habitat | Trees of the tropical rainforest in the Amazon River basin |
Did you know?
- These frogs stay so still during the day that you might not think they’re real! They get more active after dark.
- A substance in these frogs’ skin has psychotropic qualities. Some local people apply it to burns to achieve an altered state.