Flat-headed Bromeliad Treefrog (Osteocephalus planiceps) ready to leap away

These large treefrogs and a few related species were easy to find at night in the Amazon rainforest in Peru, but you had to find several of them before you could get a good picture, as they had a very strong tendency to leap a great distance away right before you could take your photo. This one is in the pre-leap position.

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travismorhardt

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Awesome shot, John! Posted 9 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
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  Thanks Travis! These frogs are quite variable in color/pattern, and this was a particularly attractive one. I was lucky to get photos before it took off. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. travismorhardt
    
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    I'll say! It's color pattern is very unique and beautiful. Posted 9 years ago
  2. Ferdy Christant
    
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    And what a photo it is, exceptionally great shot and gorgeous species. Even the pattern in the eye is stunning. Posted 9 years ago
  3. 1. John Sullivan
      
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      Several of the Osteocephalus species have crazy reticulated patterns in their eyes like this. Posted 9 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
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        That's awesome, this one's pattern reminds of the ring from lord of the rings :) Posted 9 years ago

abhitap

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Amazingly beautiful!! Posted 8 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
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  Thanks abhitap! Posted 8 years ago

karthik_ak

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Lovely frog!
Most of the frogs in India also have such variation in patterns and colors. Posted 8 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
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  Thanks karthik_ak! I hope to visit India someday to see them. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. karthik_ak
    
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    Cool! You should visit :) Posted 8 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

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A fabulous frog species and an exceptional image. Posted 4 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
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  Thanks Ruth! Posted 4 years ago

The Flat-headed Spiny-backed Frog

"Osteocephalus planiceps" is a species of frog in the Hylidae family found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Similar species: Frogs

Species identified by John Sullivan