Tomato frogs are any of the three species of genus Dyscophus (family Microhylidae): D. antongilii, D. insularis, or D. guineti.
Tomato frogs are best identified by their striking colors. Males are a yellow-orange and females a brighter, red-orange.
When threatened, the Tomato Frog puffs up its body and extends its legs to make itself appear larger than it really is. When further agitated, this frog will secrete a thick white substance that contains toxins and irritants to keep potential predators at bay.
Tomato frogs are listed as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. They have been eaten by fossa.
Tomato Frogs eat insects.
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