Red Eyed Tree Frog Costa Rica 6
by Bob Christopher
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Red Eyed Tree Frog Costa Rica 6
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Bob Christopher
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Photograph - Photography
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A lovely Red-Eyed Tree Frog I photographed in Costa Rica.
From Wikipedia: The red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests where it ranges from Mexico, through Central America, to Colombia.[1] It is sometimes kept in captivity. The specific name of the red-eyed tree frog, A. callidryas, comes from Greek words kallos (beautiful) and dryas (a tree or wood nymph).[4] As its name suggests, the red-eyed tree frog has red eyes with vertically narrowed pupils. It has a vibrant green body with yellow and blue, vertically striped sides. Its webbed feet and toes are orange or red. The skin on the red-eyed tree frog's belly is soft and fragile, whereas the back is thicker and rougher. Red-eyed tree frogs have sticky pads on their toes. Phyllomedusine tree frogs are arboreal, meaning they spend a majority of their lives in trees; they are excellent jumpers. Red-eyed tree frogs are not poisonous and rely on camouflage to protect themselves. During the day, they remain motionless, cover their blue sides with their back legs, tuck their bright feet under their bellies, and shut their red eyes. Thus, they appear almost completely green, and well hidden among the foliage.[5] The large red eyes not only allow identification, but also serve as a defensive adaptation through deimatic behaviour. When a red-eyed tree frog detects an approaching predator, it abruptly opens its eyes and stares at the predator. The sudden appearance of the red eyes may startle the predator, giving the frog a chance to flee.[5]
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Nicklas Gustafsson
This is so great! What an awesome capture!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Nicklas …Thank you very much for your kind words of encouragement. I certainly appreciate it very much…Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Mariola …Thank you very much for featuring my image in the OUR 4-LEGGED FRIENDS group site. I appreciate your continued support and encouragement very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Mark…Thank you very much for featuring my image in the TOOO CUTE group site. I appreciate your continued support and encouragement very much...Cheers Bob
Jeff Burgess
Your creative work is outstanding. Thanks for submitting it to the Pacific Northwest Artists (PNA) group. It has been featured on the home page as representing the best of us and deserves “congratulations”. For permanence and additional exposure, please place your art piece in the “Discussion” section titled: featured in 2022.
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Jeff…Thank you very much for your nice compliment and for featuring my image in the PACIFIC NORTHWEST ARTISTS (PNA) group site. I certainly appreciate it very much…Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Catherine…Thank you very much for featuring my image in the JIGSAW PUZZLE group site. I certainly appreciate it very much…Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Nu Art ...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the CANADA group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Jeanette...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the ANIMALS group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
A Very Special "Thank You" to the Purchaser of my image from TIBURON, CA. I certainly appreciate your support very much and I hope that you will enjoy my image for many years to come...Cheers Bob
Kathryn Jones
Congratulations on your Feature in "A Gorgeous Green - Nature Only".
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Kathryn ...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Gorgeous Green-Nature Only group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Fernando Blanco Farias
An amazing capture and outstanding image, congratulations! (l/f)
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Fernando...Thank you very much for your lovely compliment on my image. I appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Doug...Thank you very much for featuring my image in Macro Marvels group site. I appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Blair...Thank you very much for featuring my image in The Natural World group site. I appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Mellissa Ray
Wonderful capture! L/F/Tw
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Melissa... Thank you very much for your nice compliment. I appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Jannice...Thank you very much for your featuring my image in the Monthly Themed-March-Green group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Mariola...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Wildlife group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Carol Lloyd
Totally agree with Larry!! :) Phenomenal. l/f
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Carol...Thank you very much for your compliment on my image. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Larry Nieland
Bob, I love the pose and expression of this - GREAT catch ! ........Fave+L
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Larry...Thank you very much for your nice compliment on my image. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Jane Selverstone
So inquisitive! What a great photograph.
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Jane...Thank so much for your lovely compliment. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob