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Leptophryne cruentata
Also known as the Bleeding Toad, this amphibian is critically endangered (IUCN list) and is endemic to West Java.
montane rainforest
I spotted this toad on a tree just off the walkway in Gunung Gede national park. The same toad is featured on the pamphlet for the park. Thanks to Jason Alexander for help in finding the latin name.
Spotted on Dec 6, 2013
Submitted on Dec 13, 2013
31 Comments (1–25)
Better late than never, thanks!
Late congrats on SOTD!
Thanks Luis and Joshua.
beautiful little frog spotting Dan :)
Congrats Dan!
Thanks for SOTD and all the kind comments everyone. I had no idea when I spotted this that it was such a significant find. Hopefully some of my other spottings turn out to rare as well.
Excellent
Congrats Dan. Great to see a critically endangered one. Thanks.
Congratulation Dan!
Great capture Dan,the eyes are big compared with the head,the red spots make it similar to our mdwife toad,but this one is darker and the yellow strips on the legs and back are very cool,congrats on one more SOTD and thanks for sharing these amazing species with us
great spotting..... Congratulations .....
Great shot , Congratulations
Congrats Dan, great find and great shot!
Amazing spotting on an amazing trip.
Can't wait for you to come here to Borneo and find something great too!
Great spotting, Dan. Congratulations to you. The photos are great.
Congratulations Dan. It is indeed beautiful.
Congratulations Dan.
Great spotting, Dan! Congratulations!
So wonderful! Can't wait to see all you find in Indonesia! Congratulations on SOTD.
Beautiful , Dan!! Congratulations! you are amazing!
Beautiful toad, congrats Dan!
Incredible. Absolutely incredible Dan!
Congratulations Dan !!
wonderful,,
Great find Dan
What a great spotting, Dan!