Red- Eyed Tree Frog Costa Rica 1
by Bob Christopher
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Red- Eyed Tree Frog Costa Rica 1
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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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Bob Christopher
Along Sharon...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Tropical Paradise group site. I appreciate it very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Steve...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Artists Favorite Photograph group site...I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bob, Congratulations on your Feature in Macro Photography Only !
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Jeannie...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Macro Photography Only group site...I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in The World We See Group:-)
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Robyn..Thank you very much for featuring my image in The World We See group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Darren...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the This Way Arts group site. I appreciate it very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Jeff...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Pleasing The Eye group site. I appreciate it very much ... Cheers Bob
Mona Stut
Congratulations on your Feature in ~ Macro Marvels.
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Mona...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Macro Marvels group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Romuald...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Arts Fantastic World group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Denise Clark
Wonderful Bob...love it...although he does look as if he has a really big night out!LOL L/f
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Denise... Thank you very much for your lovely compliment on my image. Yes, his eyes are pretty red...probably out at "the hop"... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Naomi...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the FAA Collectors Group group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Nader...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Fine Arts Professionals group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Nader...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Exploration Photography group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Melissa... Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Nature Photography group site. I appreciate it very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Jeannette... Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Animals group site. I appreciate it very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Aloha Sharon...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Fine Art Photography group site. I appreciate it very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Aloha Sharon...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Macro group site. I appreciate it very much... Cheers Bob
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Michael... Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Pictures For Present group site. I appreciate it very much... Cheers Bob
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