Amazon Leaf Frog #2
by Dante Fenolio
Title
Amazon Leaf Frog #2
Artist
Dante Fenolio
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Amazon Leaf Frog (Cruziohyla craspedopus) is a canopy dwelling species from the upper Amazon Basin. These frogs breed in water filled tree holes. The edges of the arms and legs have skin fringes that extend outward from the body. Even the frog's chin has short fringes. These pieces of skin help break up the noticeable outline of the frog when at rests with its arms and legs tucked in close to its body. The skin pattern on the backs of these frogs looks like a lichen or moss pattern. Collectively, these features make the frog look like a leaf surface when sleeping. Presumably, predators of the frog have a harder time finding them.
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June 12th, 2013
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