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Tree Nymphs and Monkey Frogs, The Phyllomedusinae (81 images)

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Phyllomedusinae is a subfamily of neotropical tree frogs which presently includes 58 species in five genera. The very recognizable red-eyed leaf frog (Agalychnis callidryas), a colorful species which has become a mascot of all things rainforest, belongs to this group. Without a doubt phyllomedusinae includes many beautiful and charismatic frogs, but the members of this group are also known for their specialized physical characteristics, reproductive behaviors, and other unique adaptations for...
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  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; breeding pair in aplexus spawning on a leaf over a temporary pond; the female wraps the leaf into a funnel shape to protect the eggs; also lays eggless water capsules to provide hydration to the eggs

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; breeding pair in aplexus spawning on a leaf over a temporary pond; the female wraps the leaf into a funnel shape to protect the eggs; also lays eggless water capsules to provide hydration to the eggs

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; breeding pair in aplexus spawning on a leaf over a temporary pond while a second male attempts to court the same female; the female wraps the leaf into a funnel shape to protect the eggs; also lays eggless water capsules to provide hydration to the eggs

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; breeding pair in aplexus spawning on a leaf over a temporary pond while a second male attempts to court the same female; the female wraps the leaf into a funnel shape to protect the eggs; also lays eggless water capsules to provide hydration to the eggs

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; breeding pair in aplexus spawning on a leaf over a temporary pond while a second male attempts to court the same female; the female wraps the leaf into a funnel shape to protect the eggs; also lays eggless water capsules to provide hydration to the eggs

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; breeding pair in aplexus spawning on a leaf over a temporary pond; the female wraps the leaf into a funnel shape to protect the eggs; also lays eggless water capsules to provide hydration to the eggs; close-up of eggs and capsules,

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; breeding pair in aplexus spawning on a leaf over a temporary pond; the female wraps the leaf into a funnel shape to protect the eggs; also lays eggless water capsules to provide hydration to the eggs

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; spawns on a leaves over temporary ponds; the female wraps the leaf into a funnel shape to protect the eggs and also lays eggless water capsules to provide hydration to the eggs: top of recent spawn / egg funnel

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; close-up of developing eggs and eggless water capsules

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; metmorphosing froglet

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; froglet begin exhibiting the waxing behavior within seconds of leaving the water

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; froglet begin exhibiting the waxing behavior within seconds of leaving the water

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; recently metamorphosed froglets

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; recently metamorphosed froglets

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; recently metamorphosed froglets

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; recently metamorphosed froglets

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; young frogs perched on a branch bask in the hot sun

  • Chacoan waxy monkey frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii); adapted to hot and arid conditions, has specialized kidneys to recycle water, this species secretes a waxy lipid which it wipes over its skin to prevent dessication; perches on branches like a bird, breeds over ephemeral pools during the short rainy season: ex-situ captive breeding project; young frogs perched on a branch bask in the hot sun

  • Chacoan tiger-leg monkey tree frogs (Phyllomedusa azurea); adult pair in amplexus; ex-situ captive breeding project

  • Chacoan tiger-leg monkey tree frog (Phyllomedusa azurea); young frog; ex-situ captive breeding project

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