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    jody
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    Default anyone know what this is?


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    jody
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    I did not take this picture. it came off flicker. Id love to know what and where.
    thanx-

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    Phyllomedusa sp. (probably bicolor) Generally known as Waxy Monkey Frogs. These frogs are unique because they can live in relatively arid environments and secrete a waxy substance from glands that they then rub all over their skin (like sunblock) that prevents water from evaporating during the heat of the day. A great resource is Cal Photos or AmphibiaWeb.

    Alex

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    Kurt
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    I will second that, I believe it is a Phyllomedusa bicolor or giant monkey frog.

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    jody
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    thank you. what part of the world to they live in?

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    Kurt
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    Northern South America - Amazonia. They are members of the family Hylidae (treefrogs), subfamily Phyllomedusinae (leaf and monkey frogs). This subfamily also contains the "poster child of the rainforest" Agalychnis callidryas AKA the red-eyed leaf frog.

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