Our Rainforest Neighbors… the Morelet’s Tree Frog

It ain’t easy being green… or the cutie known as Morelet’s Tree Frog. This amphibian is noted for its bright green body, large black eyes and red belly. 

Also known as the black-eyed leaf frog, it is a critically endangered species from the tropical/subtropical wetlands of Belize and other Central American countries. Once common throughout their range, they share a similarly sad story as many tropical frogs and have suffered massive declines due to habitat destruction, illegal pet trade and the spread of the Chytridomycosis disease.