#Hemiphractus fasciatus

[toadschooled]

This striking specimen is Hemiphractus fasciatus, also known as the banded horned treefrog. These frogs can be found in northwestern Ecuador and possibly parts of Colombia. They’re a nocturnal species that breeds year-round. They possess a defensive posture in the form of opening their mouths to reveal bright yellow gums. They’re also said to bite readily when provoked. Images by Brad Wilson.

[astronomy-to-zoology]

Hemiphractus fasciatus

...is a species of hemiphractid frog that occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and possible Costa Rica. H. fasciatus typically inhabits humid lowland, montane and cloud forests. Individuals are active at night and will prey on other frogs and obsessionally small invertebrates.

Currently Hemiphractus fasciatus is listed as near threatened and faces threats from deforestation and pollution.

Classification

Animalia-Chordata-Amphibia-Anura-Hemiphractidae-Hemiphractus-H. fasciatus

Images: Brain Gratwicke and Edgardo J. Griffith

[gracefullyobsessed]

Last one for frog week!

Spiky and cute! Looks happy at least. =D

[toadschooled]

The banded horned treefrog [Hemiphractus fasciatus] is unique not just for it’s appearance, but for it’s behaviors as well. For one thing, the females of this species carries her eggs on her back until they hatch, via direct development, into fully-morphed frogs. For another, these frogs are highly aggressive, and have been known to bite when handled. Images by Álvaro Velásquez.