Cool Stuff The name milk frog refers to the poisonous, white, milky secretion that this species may secrete when threatened. Because of their large vocal sacs, the males of this frog species are able to make extremely loud calls. Once the female lays her eggs, the male will continue with his mating calls to attract another female. But, when the next female comes, he will not fertilize her eggs when she deposits them. Instead, they become food for his already hatched tadpoles to eat. Population Status Stable Other Names Blue milk frog, Mission golden-eyed milk frog, Amazonian cave frog, milky frog Range Northern South America including Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana, Amazonia Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Brazil Habitat Rainforest Average Size Length: 2.5 – 4 inches Weight: 4 – 5 grams Lifespan In the wild: estimated at 15+ years In human care: up to 25 years Diet In the wild: Insects, spiders, small invertebrates, and amphibians
