New species of beaked toad, genus Rhinella, found in the rainforests of Chocó department of Colombia, during the "Search for Lost Frogs". This individual, around 2cm in length, is thought to skip the tadpole stage, hatching directly into toadlets from eggs laid on the forest floor. The coloration and shape of the head make the toad resemble the dead leaves on which it lives.
© Robin Moore/iLCP
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New species of beaked toad, genus Rhinella, found in the rainforests of Chocó department of Colombia, during the "Search for Lost Frogs". This individual, around 2cm in length, is thought to skip the tadpole stage, hatching directly into toadlets from eggs laid on the forest floor. The coloration and shape of the head make the toad resemble the dead leaves on which it lives.
© Robin Moore/iLCP
The photos in this lightbox are the property of Conservation International (CI) and CI’s partners. Photos may only be used or distributed in conjunction with the content of CI’s press release.
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