Leaf Frogs

Leaf frogs, also known as 'litter frogs' are named after their excellent camouflage, blending with the forest bed looking like discarded leaves or lumps of earth, while waiting to ambush passing insects while evading predators. Some species of this genus have unique appendages above their eyelids that are triangular and pointed, giving the appearance of 'horns'. In addition, leaf frogs have relatively stout bodies and large irises. Most members of this genus are hardy creatures and voracious predators, feeding on anything they can catch, including smaller frogs, encompassing those of their own kind.