Red-eyed tree frogs are one of the most recognizable tree frog species because they are adorable. Red-eyed tree frogs are mostly green with light blue sides, yellow stripes, orange toes, bright blue upper legs, large suction cup toe pads, and bulging red eyes. Young red-eyed tree frogs are brown and only gain their iconic color as they age. They are slender in build, almost delicate-looking. Males are smaller, reaching 2 centimeters at maturity, while females measure from 3 to 4 centimeters at maturity.
Red-eyed tree frogs are found in lowland rainforest areas of Central America, usually near bodies of water. They are especially prevalent in Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.
Most of the time, red-eyed tree frogs reside in the treetop canopies of rainforests. Overall, they prefer low-lying, moist areas of the rainforest conveniently located by a water source. They are often found attached to the underside of leaves, where they rest during the day thanks to their suction-cup toes.
Red-eyed tree frogs are carnivorous, feasting on insects, such as crickets, moths, and grasshoppers, as well as smaller frogs. Their predators commonly consist of bats, snakes, birds, owls, tarantulas, and small alligators. Red-eyed tree frogs can live for four to five years.

Fun facts:

1. Many scientists believe that this species of tree frog developed its iconic red eyes as a defense mechanism to basically scare and shock predators into rethinking their meal choice. It’s a valid theory: would you eat a chicken with glowing red eyes?
2. While the general rule with animals is that bright colors equals poisonous, such is not the case with the red-eyed tree frog.
3. Red-eyed tree frogs have three eyelids!