Trinidadian stream frog
We are home to a group of Trinidadian stream frogs that can be found in our Wee Beasties building.
Population
Stable
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Rainforest
Fact file
Adults are small, with males averaging 25mm in snout-vent length and females averaging 28mm
Found in the Northern and Central Ranges of Trinidad, specifically near small streams and at Tamana Hill
Males call to attract females with a "weep, weep, weep" whistle, often from crevices under rocks
Males can turn their throats black when calling to attract mates
Like all the animals in our care, our Trinidadian stream frogs are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
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