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We hada storm come through late this afternoon with over 25mm rain in about 30 minutes... and that means frogs! Here are some Graceful Treefrogs (Litoria gracilenta) enjoying it this evening.
Agalychnis callidryas
An iconic species of the rainforests of central and south America, these treefrogs are large and stunning.
Manaus slender-legged tree frog
(Osteocephalus taurinus) - Amazonas, Colombia
A widely distributed frog (or maybe several cryptic species) found across much of the Amazon Basin and northern South America. These were the most common frogs I saw in Colombia which wasn't a problem for me as I really enjoy seeing these large tree frogs. They produce potent defensive secretions in their skin that defend them from various predators. I was aware this time and avoided any incidents but a few years ago I rubbed my eye after briefly touching an Osteocephalus mimeticus an hour earlier. It was a rather excruciating experience that ended with me dunking my face into a Peruvian jungle stream.
Hyla gratiosa
An adult male found among a large chorus after a passing thunderstorm in Alachua County, Florida.
On my morning walk I rescued three Box Turtle from the parking lot and road. Then I found this little Tree Frog on the sidewalk. I'm not sure how he ended up there but I put it in the Hostas and he seemed fine.
Hyla versicolor - We found it in our home in Carmel, New York. We took it outside, in a dish, to a nearby pond, where it hopped away.
To see how the same frog looked inside follow this link:
This very tiny little guy or girl was sitting on that leaf for the longest time. I could not believe how tiny it was.
Splendid leaf frog - Rana espléndida, Costa Rica
Report of the trip soon on www.herpetofocus.fr and www.atheris.earth
Location: Highland of Sabah, Malaysia
Possibly Java Indonesian Treefrog.
A new record of sort for Sabah, Malaysia. Nyctixalus margaritifer is supposed to be endemic to Java, Indonesia. Hence, this could be a new locality record for this area. Confirmation needed.
The Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) and the Cope's Gray Tree Frog (Hyla chrysoscelis) are two species of tree frog found in the United States. They are almost indistinguishable and share much of the same geographic range, although the Cope's tends to be more southerly.
The only readily noticeable difference between the two species is the call. The Cope's has a faster-paced and slightly higher-pitched call. In addition, the Cope's is reported to be slightly smaller, more arboreal, and more tolerant of dry conditions than the Gray Treefrog.
Both tree frogs inhabit a wide range, and can be found in most of the eastern half of the United States, as far west as central Texas and Oklahoma. They also range into Canada in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba, with an isolated population in New Brunswick.
Both tree frogs are most common in forested areas, as they are highly arboreal. Their calls are often heard in rural residential areas of the East Coast and the Midwest. They prefer to breed in semi-permanent woodland ponds without fish, but also lay eggs in swamps, vernal pools, man-made fountains and water gardens, and even in rainwater filled swimming pool covers
Both species are variable in color, mottled gray to gray-green, resembling the bark of trees. They are relatively small compared to other North American frog species, typically attaining no more than 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 - 5.1 cm) in length measured from nose to vent. Their skin has a lumpy texture, giving them a warty appearance. The female is usually larger than the male.
Both have bright-orange patches on their hind legs, which distinguishes them from other tree frogs. The bright-yellow pattern is normally hidden, but exposed when the frog leaps. This "flash pattern" likely serves to startle a predator as the frog makes its escape. Both species are slightly sexually dimorphic. Males have black or gray throats in the breeding season, while the throats of the females are lighter.
Last but not least, both frogs are variable in color owing to their ability to camouflage themselves from gray to green, depending on the substrate where they are sitting. The degree of mottling varies. They can change from nearly black to nearly white. They change color at a slower rate than a chameleon. Dead frogs and ones in unnatural surroundings are predominantly gray.
ISO400, aperture f/10, exposure .003 seconds (1/400) focal length 300mm
I found this green treefrog (Hyla cinera) greeting the morning sun while looking for dragonflies. There was a smaller one below him on another leaf. No dragonflies this morning, but I'll take this fine looking fellow any day!