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Manaus Spiny-backed Frog (Osteocephalus taurinus )

Manaus Spiny-backed Frog (Osteocephalus taurinus )

Manaus Spiny-backed Frog (Osteocephalus taurinus )


Class: Amphibia
Family: Hylidae
Common Name: Manaus Spiny-backed Frog
Genus: Osteocephalus
Species Name: taurinus

About The Manaus Spiny-backed Frog

Males 42-50 mm, females 63-69 mm. The dorsal coloration consists of a dark green background with brown spots. Tubercles distributed over the dorsal surface give the skin a granular appearance. A fringe of skin extends along the outer edge of the feet. The inner thigh and inguinal region are violet blue. The iris is golden.



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Trips Where Observed

Ecuador

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11/11/2006
Manaus Spiny-backed Frog (Osteocephalus taurinus )

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