Beautiful Cinnamon Frog (Nyctixalus pictus). We found for of them in one night. Selangor, Malaysia.
Nyctixalus pictus IMG_7040 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr
I was checking this big tree for gecko when I spotted this photogenic Spiny Wart Frog (Theloderma horridum - ID credit: Steven Wong ) some 6 ft above the ground. Selangor, Malaysia.
Theloderma horridum IMG_7052 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr
Theloderma horridum IMG_6963 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr
Cute little Malayan Horned Frog (Megophrys nasuta). My second M. nasuta. Only 1" from snout to vent, as opposed to the first one which was 5" SVL! Selangor, Malaysia.
There is a bonus dipteran captured in this scene.
Megophrys nasuta IMG_6884 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr
Megophrys nasuta IMG_6898 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr
Male Rhinoceros Frog (Limnonectes plicatellus). Selangor, Malaysia.
Rhinoceros Frog IMG_6869 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr
I like log climbing. It's very very challenging! Red-sided Sticky Frog (Kalophrynus pleurostigma). Night herping, Selangor, Malaysia.
Kalophrynus pleurostigma IMG_6811 copy by Kurt (Hock Ping GUEK) orionmystery.blogspot.com, on Flickr
More tropical herps: http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/2012/1 ... bians.html
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The Malayan Horned Frog is incredible!!! Great pics all around Kurt.
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I'm amazed by the anuran variety in that part of the world. Awesome finds and photos.
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Love the shots of the Megophrys nasuta! Someday someday.....
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When are you going to get hired by National Geographic?
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What he said!TravisK wrote:When are you going to get hired by National Geographic?
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Thats awesome! I love frogs! The Kalophrynus puts me in mind of our Gastrophryne.