cobertes

Cobéres is a genus of small, brightly colored frogs belonging to the family Hylidae. These arboreal amphibians are native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. The name "cobéres" is derived from the Tupi language and refers to their vibrant coloration. These frogs are typically small, with adults rarely exceeding 2.5 centimeters in length. Their skin is smooth and often exhibits striking patterns of green, yellow, blue, and red, which can serve as aposematic coloration, warning predators of their toxicity.

Cobéres frogs are primarily nocturnal, spending their days hidden among leaves and branches. At night, they become active, foraging for small invertebrates like insects and spiders. Their diet is crucial for their survival and contributes to the biodiversity of their ecosystem. Reproduction usually involves a breeding call by males to attract females. After mating, females lay their eggs on leaves overhanging water sources, such as streams or bromeliad tanks. The tadpoles hatch and drop into the water below to complete their development.

The genus cobéres is characterized by its specialized toe pads, which allow them to climb and cling to smooth surfaces, enabling their arboreal lifestyle. Their bright colors, while beautiful, often indicate the presence of toxins in their skin, which they secrete as a defense mechanism. These toxins vary in potency among species but are generally unpleasant to predators. Conservation efforts for cobéres species are important due to habitat loss and fragmentation in their native rainforest environments.