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Waxy Monkey Frog

Phyllomedusa sauvagii

Description:

These two were oblivious and mated right there in front of a small exhibit cubicle. Gorgeous green color!

Habitat:

Zoo

Notes:

Phyllomedusa sauvagii, commonly known as the Waxy Monkey Leaf Frog, is a hylid frog belonging to the subfamily of South and Central American leaf frogs, Phyllomedusinae that inhabits the Chaco (dry prairie) of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. The subfamily consists of around 50 species in three well known genera, Phyllomedusa, Agalychnis and Pachymedusa. The vast majority of known species, including Phyllomedusa sauvagei, belong to the Phyllomedusa genus.

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New York, New York, USA

Lat: 40.85, Long: -73.88

Spotted on Jul 1, 2011
Submitted on Jul 16, 2011

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