New Tree Frog Species Discovered in Suriname

[Mentat]

A tree frog has been discovered among 60 other new species in remote forests of Suriname . The frog is currently assigned to the Hypsiboas genus and named "Cocoa frog." This gorgeous species is covered in different tones of cocoa and even it's eyes are chocolate brown!

Suriname is located in South America's Guiana Shield, a vast wilderness area, which contains more than 25% of the world’s rainforest. The country has a relatively low population and maintains 95% of its forest cover.

Photograph by: Stuart V. Nielsen/Conservation International

The expedition also turned up another five potentially new frog species . Quite a treasured find when we are currently losing amphibian species by the hundreds. For more information visit the link at Conservation International.

[Sanimal]

Beautiful frog! Thanks for sharing Carlos, and thanks for the link. We need to make sure amphibians and their habitats are protected.

[maxQ]

Oh my isn't he a handsome guy.....thanks Carlos. So how long before we can buy them? LOL