Seychelles Tree Frog (Tachycnemis seychellensis)

In order to promote food and agriculture education and environmental sustainability, and to protect the endemic species of Taiwan, the tree frog, Assistant Professor Yan-po Lin of the Department of Plant Medicine and Assistant Professor Pei-jun Chen of the Department of Landscape Architecture of Chiayi University recently led students from different departments to the Xindian community in Chiayi City, and worked with the Xindian Community Develo…

Seychelles Tree Frog (Tachycnemis seychellensis)

photo by Paolo MazzeiCommon Name: Seychelles Tree FrogScientific Name: Tachycnemis seychellensisFamily: Hyperoliidae – African Tree Frog familyLocation: SeychellesFemale Size: 3.0 inches (76 mm)Male Size: 2.0 (51 mm)As the name suggests, the Seychelles Tree Frog is an arboreal tree frog found only in the rainforests of the Seychelles Islands. They are found on the islands of Mahe, La Digue, Silhouette, and Praslin. The coloration of the frog cha…