Quote Originally Posted by Mentat View Post
The baby pic you just posted does look like a P. adspersus. Wish some scientist would complete a genetic DNA review of the whole genus and find out how many of it's species are true and if they are hybridizing. My Pixie "Duncan" shows both P. adspersus and P. edulis traits and got it as a full grown 3 in. male. Don't care the species really; but wish differentiating among them was more cut and dry .
I see what you're saying. I'm not familiar with the history of studying these frogs, but if it is similar to what I've been seeing in the world of monitor lizards, things are only starting to come to light as far as understanding species and subspecies, proper care in captivity, etc.