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Trachycephalus typhonius
Literally hundreds of frogs in amplexus after heavy rain the night before. You can also see many eggs...
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I will add more comments, pictures and details very soon....
Spotted on May 21, 2012
Submitted on May 21, 2012
18 Comments
Thanks Peter.
Trachycephalus typhonius
not Smilisca
Thanks so much Cindy ...
It worked for me. I copied the entire link location and pasted it. It now shows is your series.
I'll give it a try...
Still not able... I am having problems sharing videos....
PN doesn't like the abbreviated URL addresses. When I opened your video, I clicked on "Share" then "Options" then checked the "Long Link". You can copy and paste it in your spotting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw3Oj4N7y...
I coun´t add a video , but here is the link
http://youtu.be/gw3Oj4N7yY0
Goody thanks so much for your clear explanation on Amplexus-
Hayden... Thanks for asking and sorry I couldn't answer...
Amplexus is where male amphibians clutch onto females during courtship and mating. Most amphibians have external fertilization, where the eggs are fertilized by the male after being expelled by the female. That's where amplexus comes in handy. Being close to the female and holding on tight allows for easy sperm transfer onto the eggs as they are laid. Here's another example of amphibians in amplexus:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/855...
What is amplexus?
Great observation Goody, Thanks for the comments....
Thanks SHANNA
Wow, amazing pics.
I like how you can see the water rippling from the vibrations of the calling. Excellent shots!
Just add some new pictures
Thats right, it is a huge double vocal sac
That is one incredible vocal sac!!
Oh my goodness!