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Red-eyed Tree Frogs are probably the most well-known tree frog due to their
striking appearance. We found several in a short walk in the forest
adjacent to a small stream. In preparing for this post I learned some interesting facts. They cover up their side coloration and close their eyes
to become less prominent when asleep. Tadpoles can discriminate between
the vibrations of a predator and rain and can, assuming the timing is right, hatch early to make a getaway. Both sexes use croaking to communicate, and males will sometimes vibrate the vegetation to ward of competitors. Size matters in that larger females will choose larger males and smaller will choose smaller. They also recognize variations in side striping to choose mates from their same general vicinity, which seems evolutionarily unwise to me, but the proof is in the pudding so there must be some sense to it.
(Agalychnis callidryas)
We found this guy resting on our porch this morning, I am finally putting my macro lens to use on regular basis. Have a great day and a lovely weekend! xo
This gray treefrog was hanging out on an American elderberry leaf today and blended in very well once it turned from gray to green! They have an amazing ability to turn color and match their surroundings.
(Boana faber) Q97A3262 Ninho da Combacica - Mata Atlantica - Brazil
Mata Atlantica Endemic Tour - Guide : Marcos Eugênio
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Mark, the Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) changes colors, not typically to blend into an environment, but based on temperature and mood. This is similar to chameleons, who often communicate with one another through their flashy displays. Interestingly, the treefrog's skin is fused to his skull, an adaptation that minimizes water loss. Also, so invasive is this species that if you get caught selling one in Hawaii (where the these frogs have colonized Oahu), you could wind up in jail and paying fines of up to $25,000!
Mark lives in captivity after being rescued from what would have been an ill-fated trip stowing away on a greenhouse shipment.
On my last night in Costa Rica I went to a Hotel near Manuel Antonio National Park that I heard had access to some great habitat right next to the park. In order to get access you had to pay for the hotels expensive guided night hike. Well the guide we were supposed to have was sick and someone else showed up that didn't seem to know what to do. The other participants in the hike were mostly not dressed for any serious hiking so this guy took us only on a paved portion of trail near some wetlands. I was pretty upset to pay so much for such a lousy tour and to not even get into the good habitat. The guide at least let me go ahead of the rest of the group sometimes. I did find several of these pretty Red-Eyed Treefrogs. These are pretty common throughout Costa Rica and I have seen them many times but they are always a pretty site. This one was photographed in-situ as found.
Resting on a Pickerel Weed leaf. This little frog was less than an inch in length.
Howard County, Maryland
This shot was taken along the shore of Lake Michigan. The tadpoles were removed from their shallow pond and placed in a 3" X 2" X 2" aquarium made from microscope slides, photographed, and returned to their pond.
You gota love them , they just sit around and become pets, but just when they become part of the family they disappear .
Found in tropic areas of Australia and PNG.
I enjoyed giving my 105 mm lens some exercise with this pic :)
We have two gray treefrog species (Cope’s Gray Treefrog and Gray Treefrog) which are identical in appearance and can only be distinguished by their call. Since this juvenile gray treefrog chose to remain silent, we will just have to settle on “gray treefrog” for identification. This little guy was less than an inch in length and is resting on a leaf.
Ellicott City, Maryland