Red- Eyed Tree Frog Costa Rica 8
by Bob Christopher
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Red- Eyed Tree Frog Costa Rica 8
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Bob Christopher
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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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Katie Dobies
Double Featured in UNLIMITED GREEN home page and member gallery on 6.21.22. Congratulations Bob. Curious what length lens you used if you remember?
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Katie …I used a 105 mm Nikon macro lens…Thank you very much for featuring my image in the UNLIMITED GREEN group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Dirk Ercken
Great shot, perfect light!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Dirk...Thank you very much for your compliment on my image. Your own images of frogs is awesome and I certainly appreciate your support... Cheers Bob
Joni Eskridge
Great capture of this beautiful tree frog, Bob!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Joni... Thank you very much for your nice compliment on my image. I appreciate it very much... Cheers Bob
Beth Vincent
Great capture! f
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Beth... Thank you very much for your compliment on my image. I appreciate it very much... Cheers Bob