Subfamily Rhacophorinae

Subfamily Rhacophorinae is a group of amphibians within the family Rhacophoridae, commonly known as Old World tree frogs. Members are distributed mainly across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and parts of Africa, inhabiting rainforests, woodland, wetlands, and other moist environments. They are generally adapted for climbing, with expanded adhesive toe pads that help them grip leaves, branches, and other smooth surfaces. Many species have slender bodies, large eyes, and long limbs, while their coloration ranges from green and brown to more elaborate patterns that provide camouflage among vegetation. Most are nocturnal insectivores, feeding on insects and other small invertebrates. Reproduction is particularly notable in many species, which produce foam nests on vegetation above water; after hatching, the tadpoles fall or enter the water below to complete their development. Rhacophorinae play important roles in forest ecosystems as predators of small invertebrates and as prey for other animals, while habitat loss, pollution, and climate change threaten some populations.