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Darwin's frog
Scientific name: Rhinoderma darwinii
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Family: HYLIDAE
Group: Amphibians
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 10 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.01-31.12
Gestation: 30 à 40 jours
Births: 31.12-15.01
Habitat:
Temperate forests
Description:
Darwin's frog is a unique species discovered in Chile and Argentina, famous for its unusual reproductive behavior. After fertilization, males carry the eggs in their mouths until the tadpoles develop into small frogs. They are small in size, brown or green in color, and live in temperate forests, feeding on insects and small invertebrates. The species is threatened by habitat loss and pollution.
Recommended lens:
>=Macro
Photography tips:
Photograph Darwin's frog using a macro lens to capture its fine details, especially its colors and interesting behaviors related to reproduction. It is best to photograph it when it is perched on vegetation or rocks. Be discreet, as while it is relatively calm, it can be easily disturbed by human presence.
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