Reticulated poison frog C016 / 7750
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Reticulated poison frog C016 / 7750
Reticulated poison frog on a leaf. The reticulated poison frog (Ranitomeya ventrimaculata) is a South American bromeliad-breeding tree frog, commonly found in understory bromeliads of the genus Guzmania. It is a species of poison dart frog, a group of frogs that are brightly-coloured, warning predators that they are toxic. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador
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Amazon Amazonian Amphibian Amphibians Brightly Coloured Colored Colorful Colourful Ecuador Ecuadorean Ecuadorian Forest Frog Herpetological Herpetology Latin America Rainforest South America South American Tree Frog Treefrog Tropic Tropics Yasuni National Park Poison Dart Poison Dart Frog
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This print showcases the vibrant beauty of a Reticulated poison frog, also known as Ranitomeya ventrimaculata. The image captures the frog perched delicately on a leaf in the lush Amazon rainforest of Yasuni National Park, Ecuador. The Reticulated poison frog is a South American bromeliad-breeding tree frog that can be commonly found in the understory bromeliads of Guzmania genus. Its striking colors serve as a warning to predators, indicating its toxic nature. This species belongs to the group of frogs known as poison dart frogs. With its black background contrasting against the colorful amphibian and leaf, this photograph truly highlights nature's wonders. The intricate patterns adorning its skin add an extra layer of fascination to this already mesmerizing creature. Endemic to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname; this particular specimen was fortunate enough to be captured by DR MORLEY READ's lens during their exploration in Yasuni National Park. This stunning image not only celebrates the biodiversity found within our planet's most precious ecosystems but also serves as a reminder of how vital it is for us to protect these fragile habitats and their inhabitants for future generations to admire and cherish.
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