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Green glass frog

Scientific name: Hyalinobatrachium colymbiphyllum


Green glass frog

IUCN Status: Least Concern

Family: CENTROLENIDAE

Group: Amphibians

Shyness: Somewhat shy

Safe distance: 5 m

Breeding season / Courtship: 01.05-15.06

Gestation: 20 a 25 días

Births: 15.06-20.06


Habitat:
Humid tropical forests, riverbanks, and streams

Description:
The Glass Frog is a fascinating species of amphibian, known for its translucent skin that allows its internal organs to be visible. It typically measures between 2 and 3 cm long and is commonly found on leaves hanging above streams in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Its transparent skin serves as an excellent camouflage, helping it blend seamlessly into its environment. This frog’s ability to blend with the vegetation, combined with its small size, makes it hard to spot. Its eggs are laid on leaves above water, and the tadpoles fall into the water once they hatch. This species is nocturnal and somewhat shy, preferring to avoid human interaction.

Recommended lens:
>=Macro

Photography tips:
Photograph the Glass Frog using soft lighting, preferably at night, to capture its translucent colors without disturbing it. Be discreet and avoid getting too close, as it could disturb the animal. Use a macro lens to capture the details of its internal organs visible through its skin while respecting its natural habitat. Never disturb its eggs or breeding area. Try capturing the camouflage effect by shooting with a shallow depth of field to isolate the subject while blurring the background.

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