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Hyperolius marmoratus taeniatus
Hyperolius is a large genus of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It has 129 species, and new members are still being discovered. This one was found in the middle of the day, resting on a leaf in the sun.
Bush, on a leaf
At the 4th picture you can see sand on his back. He really did not like the sand and he kicked frantically to get rid of it when climbing on my hand.
Mark :) Thank you very much! Makes me extra happy to read your comment now since this frog is so very far away! It was there and then...
I am struggeling to find something alive to photograph here in Sweden... :)
Thank you Marta! I really think it is a bit strange that he was so comfortable, It is a frog after all :)
Nice spotting! I also love the last picture showing its size and how it nicely sits on your fingers :-)
I found him like that, and when picking him up he felt very comfortable (for some strange reason) and continued to relax on my finger... Cool froggie for sure :)
Very nice. Is it sleeping on your finger in the last picture?
Or, is it meditating ;-)
PurpleScarf, Kranti Dhiman, Thank you for your comments :D Daniele, loved the legs too :) Had to stop myself from only uploading pictures of them :D
Fanie and Ashley, thank you for this! I had no idea that this little buddy was one of the "tricky ones". But I am very happy with a genus, and I will keep my eyes open for adults looking a bit more like the one in your link Fanie. I have one more day here to search for smal wonders (oh, and work of course :) )
Tina
Difficult one. I think it is a juvenile painted reed frog (Hyperolius marmoratus).
There is a photo here: http://eol.org/data_objects/25759547
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I'm afraid I can only get to Genus on this one, there are a lot of Reed Frogs, and they are all incredibly variable. Hope this helps some!
Spotted on Oct 2, 2013
Submitted on Oct 2, 2013
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