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Tomate Frog back view A clear view on the back of a distressed Tomato Frog in Madagascar. When it is really frightened, it will release a toxic substance that covers the eyes and mouth of any predator trying to swallow it. Dyscophus antongilii,Madagascar,Pyreras Reserve,Tomato frog Click/tap to enlarge

Tomate Frog back view

A clear view on the back of a distressed Tomato Frog in Madagascar. When it is really frightened, it will release a toxic substance that covers the eyes and mouth of any predator trying to swallow it.

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    Ludo Sak
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    I wonder how they ever imagined such a name:) Wow, that is a BIGGY! Less tasteful than the tomato it was inspired on I bet:) It blows up its volume, impressive. I wouldn't want to lick it to be honest, or eat it:) Great shot Ferdy! Is it a large species? I can't reference to unknown leaves or rock. Posted 12 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      I'd say it is about the size of a human fist. A big fist. Posted 12 years ago

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The Tomato frog

The tomato frog or crapaud rouge de Madagascar is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae.

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Similar species: Frogs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 12, 2012. Captured Sep 2, 2012 12:17.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/11.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO280
  • 105mm