Other Names:
Tomato Frog
True Tomato Frog
Dysco­phus an­tongilii
Madagascar Tomato Frog
 
Characteristics:
Varying color from orange to red, with one black line present from behind the eye to the abdomen
Bold
Nocturnal
Moderately loud call
Do well in pairs or small groups
Tomato frogs produce a white milky substance that can produce an allergic reaction in humans
Native to Madagascar, tomato frogs are found in the northeast of the island around Antongil Bay and south to Andevoranto
 
Recommended Vivarium Size: A 36x18x18 habitat is suitable for 3-4 frogs.  They prefer a horizontal habitat with access to water.
 
Temperature: Range of 65 F to 75 F, but prefer temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Temperatures over 80 F are dangerous.
 
Humidity: Range of 70 – 100%, but can tolerate humidity down to 50% for short periods of time if the frogs have access to water. Low humidity levels, especially without access to water, can quickly be fatal.
 
Size: Adult females are approximately 3.5-4 inches.  Male frogs are smaller about 2-2.5 inches at maturity. 
 
Life-Span: True Tomato Frogs are capable of living well over 5 years in captivity under ideal conditions.
 
Feeding: True Tomato Frogs eat crickets.  All feeder insects should be dusted with supplements.
 
Sexing: Tomato female frogs are larger than the males.  Female tomato frogs are up to 4 inches in length.  Tomato Frog males average about 2.5 inches in length.  Finn's Frog Farms sells unsexed juvenile frogs, least three months out of the water.  
 
Color/Pattern:  Females have brighter tones of red or orange on their back, with a pale undersurface.  When threatened, these frogs can inflate themselves, giving the appearance of greater size.  Which also makes them look more like tomatos.
 
Social Behavior: These frogs do well housed in groups provided there is enough space.  Finn's Frog Farm strongly recommends against housing different species/morphs of frogs.