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A Convict Treefrog (Hypsiboas calcaratus) showing off its prisoner stripes. The scientific name of this species is based on the large spines on the heels, which are called "calcars". The English name is based on the light-and-dark stripes on the flanks, which reminded someone of prisoner clothing. Geotagged,Hypsiboas calcaratus,Peru,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

A Convict Treefrog (Hypsiboas calcaratus) showing off its prisoner stripes.

The scientific name of this species is based on the large spines on the heels, which are called "calcars". The English name is based on the light-and-dark stripes on the flanks, which reminded someone of prisoner clothing.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Beautiful species, beautiful name, beautiful capture, all boxes checked, well done! Posted 9 years ago
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    nightjar6
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    Wow!!!
    Look at the belly pattern     Posted 9 years ago

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The Convict Treefrog

The Convict Treefrog or Troschel's Treefrog, ''Boana calcarata'', is a species of frog in the Halide family found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Uploaded Mar 22, 2016. Captured Feb 4, 2016 19:32 in Mariscal Ramón Castilla Province, Peru.
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  • PENTAX K-5
  • f/7.1
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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