Mossy Tree Frog, Marojejy, Madagascar

I'm delighted with this find, this tree frog has quite some amazing camouflage. Species under investigation.

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John Sullivan

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This is definitely a frog in the genus Spinomantis (formerly included in Mantidactylus). Glaw & Vences (2007) show Spinomantis fimbriatus in Marojejy, and my bet is on that species. There's also a Spinomantis phantasticus that's shown from close to Marojejy. S. phantasticus is even spinier than S. fimbriatus. I don't think yours is quite spiny enough to be S. phantasticus. Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thank you so much, John, looks like a solid match! Posted 9 years ago
2. Ferdy Christant
  
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  hi John,
  
  What are your thoughts on this one:
  
  Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago

John Sullivan

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Also, great frog! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Really enjoying this one, also the photos by others that I see online, quite a special one. Posted 9 years ago

Leuba Ridgway

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A fantastic specimen - he would certainly disappear against lichen & moss. Great photo too ! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thank you very much :) Posted 9 years ago