Veined Treefrog, Uraba, Colombia

Check out the eyes on this one. Size is about 8cm. Very large feet. Back view:

comments (9)

Christine Young

Lion

Amazing eyes for sure! Plus, the huge feet, toe pads, pattern, and texture are fantastic. I wonder if the size of a tree frog's feet increases with the size of the frog? Larger surface area = better grip/more friction? Posted 7 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Good question, could be a correlation. I had a look at samples but can't confirm or deny it so far:
  https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlife/photos/animalia/chordata/amphibia/anura/hylidae
  
  Would make sense though! Posted 7 years ago
2. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Update: John identified this one, and now I learned that the feet of this one are so large, that it is described to parachute from trees by spreading their legs. No doubt the feet help with a smooth ride :) Posted 7 years ago

John Sullivan

Lion

Excellent frog! I'm pretty sure that's a large adult Trachycephalus typhonius. I've seen them in Peru, but I only saw little baby ones. Posted 7 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Wow, thanks so much John, getting this one identified makes me really happy.
  I actually have quite a few "open" frogs, lizards and such but don't want to bother you too much about it :) Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. John Sullivan
    
    Lion
    
    I'm in and out all spring and summer. When I'm at home, I'll try to help you identify some herps! Feel free to send me email about specific ones. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks, and enjoy the journey! Where are you going, if I may ask? Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. John Sullivan
        
        Lion
        
        Nowhere exciting animal-wise, for a while. Just some western US road trips with the family (wife & dogs). I will probably be visiting Ghana in August though! Posted 7 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Both sounds great, enjoy! Posted 7 years ago

The Veined Treefrog

The veined tree frog, Trachycephalus typhonius, is a common and widespread hylid treefrog inhabiting Central and South American forests, forest edges, plantations, savannahs, including disturbed habitats and houses from southern Mexico to northern Argentina.

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Similar species: Frogs

Species identified by Ferdy Christant