Black-eyed Monkey Frog

Black-eyed Monkey Frog

Phyllomedusa camba

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LCLeast ConcernNTVUENCR
Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
at Tambopata National Reserve

In 3 days ~60% in a week ~90%

45 Verified sightings at Tambopata National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
76 In all 2 parks
December Best month
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted

About the Black-eyed Monkey Frog

Phyllomedusa camba or the black-eyed monkey frog is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. It has been observed between 280 and 1000 meters above sea level. The adult frog measures 60.8 mm (2.39 in) to 69.6 mm (2.74 in) in snout-vent length. It has disks on its toes for climbing. The skin of the dorsum is green with yellow marks around its eyes. It has pink-white spots on its flanks and white spots on the inner surfaces of its legs. Parts of its legs and middle are purple.

This frog is nocturnal. The frogs have been observed in primary forest and in secondary forest. When it is time to lay eggs, the frogs leave the forest and go to a swamp if they can. The female frog makes a nest out of foam on a leaf. When the eggs hatch, they fall into the water below.

Scientists say this frog is not endangered because of its large range and because of its at least partial tolerance to altered habitats. The scientific name of this frog, "camba," comes from the indigenous people who live in Bolivia. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Tambopata National Reserve 🇵🇪 Peru
~30%
2 Manu National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
~20%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Black-eyed Monkey Frog in Tambopata National Reserve?

Possible

About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Black-eyed Monkey Frog sighting in Tambopata National Reserve on a given day, based on 45 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 8th most-seen of the 44 amphibians we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 60%, and over a week to about 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Black-eyed Monkey Frog in Tambopata National Reserve?

June and December

In those months about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Black-eyed Monkey Frog in Tambopata National Reserve on a given day, against about 10% in July, the lowest month.

What time of day is best to see a Black-eyed Monkey Frog?

Between 7 and 10 pm

Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Black-eyed Monkey Frog sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 pm and 6 am: it is mostly seen at night.

Is Tambopata National Reserve the best place to see a Black-eyed Monkey Frog?

Yes

Of the 2 parks where we can rate Black-eyed Monkey Frog sightings, Tambopata National Reserve has the highest daily chance: about 30%. Next come Manu National Park (Peru, about 20%).

Where does the Black-eyed Monkey Frog sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Black-eyed Monkey Frog is recorded against all the amphibians logged in Tambopata National Reserve (45 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

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