Phyllomedusa ayeaye (IMAGE) PLOS Caption This rare species occurs in open areas on shrubs near pools. The egg clutch is deposited on leaves above permanent flowing water, and when hatched the tadpoles fall into streams below. It is critically endangered mainly due to habitat degradation. Credit Célio F. B. Haddad Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.