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Gephyromantis ceratophrys - top view, Ranomafana, Madagascar Part of the Gephyromantis genus, currently consisting of 45 known species that are all very cryptic. All are endemic to Madagascar. According to John Sullivan, this species was split from Gephyromantis asper in 2017. Looking at reference photos, coloration seems very variable.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84042/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_front_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html" title="Gephyromantis ceratophrys - front view, Ranomafana, Madagascar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/84042_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=kGgt8jhWU5BEPZLNNHcNQuwRvDw%3D" width="150" height="152" alt="Gephyromantis ceratophrys - front view, Ranomafana, Madagascar Part of the Gephyromantis genus, currently consisting of 45 known species that are all very cryptic. All are endemic to Madagascar. According to John Sullivan, this species was split from Gephyromantis asper in 2017. Looking at reference photos, coloration seems very variable.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84041/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_top_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84043/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_side_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html Africa,Gephyromantis ceratophrys,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Ranomafana National Park,World" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84043/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_side_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html" title="Gephyromantis ceratophrys - side view, Ranomafana, Madagascar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/84043_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=SpohArLvLXGmIliRtoy6iw3meoE%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Gephyromantis ceratophrys - side view, Ranomafana, Madagascar Part of the Gephyromantis genus, currently consisting of 45 known species that are all very cryptic. All are endemic to Madagascar. According to John Sullivan, this species was split from Gephyromantis asper in 2017. Looking at reference photos, coloration seems very variable.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84041/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_top_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84042/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_front_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html Africa,Gephyromantis ceratophrys,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Ranomafana National Park,World" /></a></figure> Africa,Gephyromantis ceratophrys,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Ranomafana National Park,World Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Gephyromantis ceratophrys - top view, Ranomafana, Madagascar

Part of the Gephyromantis genus, currently consisting of 45 known species that are all very cryptic. All are endemic to Madagascar. According to John Sullivan, this species was split from Gephyromantis asper in 2017. Looking at reference photos, coloration seems very variable.

Gephyromantis ceratophrys - front view, Ranomafana, Madagascar Part of the Gephyromantis genus, currently consisting of 45 known species that are all very cryptic. All are endemic to Madagascar. According to John Sullivan, this species was split from Gephyromantis asper in 2017. Looking at reference photos, coloration seems very variable.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84041/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_top_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84043/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_side_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html Africa,Gephyromantis ceratophrys,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Ranomafana National Park,World

Gephyromantis ceratophrys - side view, Ranomafana, Madagascar Part of the Gephyromantis genus, currently consisting of 45 known species that are all very cryptic. All are endemic to Madagascar. According to John Sullivan, this species was split from Gephyromantis asper in 2017. Looking at reference photos, coloration seems very variable.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84041/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_top_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84042/gephyromantis_ceratophrys_-_front_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html Africa,Gephyromantis ceratophrys,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Ranomafana National Park,World

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  1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
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    Wow! What a cool frog! The textures seen when zooming-in are just delightful! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      Wait let me finish the description first :p Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
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        Oh, I will just blab some more about the description, no worries ;) Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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          Hehe :) Posted 6 years ago
          1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
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            Ohhhh, did you see any more from this genus on your trip? Checking: I see one other you have posted from 2016? Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
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              Very likely yes. On our next day in Ranomafana, during the morning hike, I have about a dozen more frogs. Could be some dupes in it but I think there may be more coming from this genus. Including some a lot more beautiful. Posted 6 years ago
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              You are now subscribed to Gephyromantis.

              Sculpted Madagascar Frog - front view, Ranomafana, Madagascar ID provided by Dr Mark D. Scherz , alternative candidate is G. plicifer.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84048/sculpted_madagascar_frog_-_side_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/84049/sculpted_madagascar_frog_-_top_view_ranomafana_madagascar.html Africa,Gephyromantis sculpturatus,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Ranomafana National Park,Sculpted Madagascar Frog,World
               Posted 6 years ago
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    Your photos are making my heart race this morning. And, I am redundant, but I love this one too! Just look at those toes!! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      Thanks so much for the kind words. Posted 6 years ago

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The Gephyromantis ceratophrys

Gephyromantis ceratophrys is a frog in the Mantellidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar.

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Uploaded Sep 7, 2019. Captured Jul 13, 2019 12:42.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/11.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm

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