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Amphignathodontidae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The marsupial frogs are a family ( Amphignathodontidae ) in the order Anura. The family consists of two genera, Gastrotheca , and Flectonotus . These frogs are native to Neotropical America (=...
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Physical characteristics: Also known as the Ecuadorian marsupial frog, the Riobamba marsupial frog gets its name from the pouch, or marsupium (mar-SOUP-ee-uhm), on the rear of the female's back. The male has no pouch.
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Frogs: A Chorus of Color ... Marsupial frogs protect their babies on the go. The male catches the eggs as the female lays them and deposits them into a special pouch on the female's back. He fertilizes the eggs in the pouch. ... Andean Marsupial Frog; Gastrotheca riobambae...
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Riobamba marsupial frog Gastrotheca riobambae SUBFAMILY Hemiphractinae TAXONOMY Hyla riobambae Fowler, 1913, Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador ... English: Ecuadorian marsupial frog; Spanish: Rana marsupial.
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This page contains samples from our picture files on Marsupial Frog. These images are intended to communicate the sense of awe and wonder I have for these amazing beings. Let us all do what we can to protect their ability to survive and thrive in the wild.
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Most frogs lay thousands of eggs and then abandon them, leaving their fates up to chance. But some frogs have developed more careful approaches to bringing the next generation into the world. The marsupial frog keeps her eggs in a pouch like a kangaroo.
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The marsupial frog is found in South America and reaches lengths no greater than 3 cm. They are tree frogs with sucker pads on the tips of their toes, used for climbing and adhesion. They are usually green with brown markings.
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