Re: Peruvian Anurans
Thanks for all the kind words!
Bombina Bob- I did not climb any trees to photo any of them. All were found within photo distance from the ground (or boat)
Jeff- thanks, the nighttime is definitely the best time for anurans and lots of herps, although there are some diurnal species as well. I didnt include any photos here, but the dart frogs are easiest to see during the day. My tips are walk very slowly- there is a lot to look at in the rainforest, bring GOOD flashlights/headlamps, lots of batteries, and plastic bags to keep things dry. Listen for calls and try to find any ponds or even wet areas in the forest. As far as photoing, become familiar with your camera before you go, even a makeshift diffuser for your flash (plastic bag, piece of paper etc) can help a lot with the shiny frogs at night, bring several memory cards instead of one giant one, and take lots of photos! Have fun, I have heard Manu is a great place for wildlife in general.
Without further ado- some more photos from my trip. I hope it doesnt overload my free photobucket account...
Lithodytes lineatus
One of the best camoflouge I have ever seen- can you find it?
Edalorhina perezi
Dendropsophus triangulum
Osteocephalus yasuni
Sphaenorhynchus dorisae
The infamous Pipa pipa
Dendropsophus miyatai
Hypsiboas calcarata
Definitely another highlight:
Atelopus spumarius
Scinax garbei
Dendropsophus haroldshultzi
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