Boophis roseipalmatus - 2 - closeup, Andasibe, Madagascar

A second individual of Boophis roseipalmatus found during the same night tour in Andasibe, about 50 minutes apart.

As discussed in the first observation...

...it's an unexpected observation as this species is described as only found in the north.

comments (10)

Christine Young

Lion

So awesome to see it where it's not expected! I wonder if it was just never spotted or if its range has changed over time. Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I don't know the answer to that question, it's been described only in 2010. I did see on amphibiaweb one other observation from this area.
  
  However, when Mark Scherz says it's unexpected, I can't take it serious enough. This is a man that isn't just an expert in identifying the species, he knows for many species the actual populations. He knows that in location X, at coordinates X,Y, a group of species X lives. By heart.
  
  So when he's confused, I won't even try to clear anything up :) Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Amazing! He sounds like a very credible expert! Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I've come across several experts over the years, few as deep as him. It's as if he's dedicated his entire life's work to Madagascar amphibians. He probably has. His recent poster, a subset of amphibians:
      https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/72384295_1320791078044801_6289425592865521664_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQmJXCnzyJj59mo6FjOqYbVXJUjkpycrNA7HJHq1viiqBqkkfXdxxi6t3cECUaeGpYg&_nc_ht=scontent-amt2-1.xx&oh=061da12bf82289fbb1524c6dccd98e20&oe=5E556EE1
      
      He even outranks literature as it comes to authority. He's like the god in this domain. I love that. I've always had a weakness for people who make deeply specialized choices.
      
      And better yet, he is super friendly and helpful. As an example, he went through every single Madagascar amphibian post on JD and sent me a list of corrections.
      Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        WHOA! That is amazing! I find highly specialized people fascinating too. They are so passionate and are founts of information. That poster is so cool, and what an awesome guy to go through the Madagascar amphibians and send corrections. Very nice! Posted 5 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Yes, he is! There's a small chance he's reading this, probably not. If so, Mark, you're an awesome human being.
        
        I like unexpected passions. During a show and tell at work, people had to share their hobbies. One middle-aged white "typical" programmer declared that his passion in life is Japanese tea ceremonies.
        
        I had to suppress laughter, mostly because it was so unexpected. Yet then I learned this is a highly complicated world in its own that can take decades to master. Now I think it's awesome :) Posted 5 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Love that! What an interesting hobby. People can be so delightfully unexpected. Posted 5 years ago

Pudding4brains

Lion

Apart from the interesting plot/discussion ... Love the way you've captured the strange "triangular snout" on this one! Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Arp, I found the pointy snout unusual too but it looks like it's a matter of angle. I mean, it's pointy, but not as pointy as we think, if that makes sense :) Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Pudding4brains
    
    Lion
    
    Yes, on the other image it is less striking, but on this one it really stands out :o) Posted 5 years ago