photo by John P Clare Common Name: Anthony's Poison Dart Frog or Anthony's Poison Arrow FrogScientific Name: Epipedobates anthonyiFamily: Dendrobatidae - Poison Dart Frog familyLocations: Ecuador and PeruSize: 0.75 - 0.96 inches (19 - 24.5mm) The Anthony's Poison Dart Frog lives in equatorial dry forest and montane forest on the western slopes of the Andes.… Continue reading Anthony’s Poison Dart Frog (Epipedobates anthonyi)
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Climbing Mantella (Mantella laevigata)
photo by Frank Vassen Common Name: Climbing Mantella, Arboreal Mantella, Green-backed Mantella, and Folohy Golden FrogScientific Name: Mantella laevigataFamily: Mantellidae - Mantella familyLocations: MadagascarSize: 0.86 - 1.14 inches (22-29 mm) Just like all other Mantellas, the Climbing Mantella is found on the island of Madagascar. Specially, they are found in the rain forests, bamboo forests,… Continue reading Climbing Mantella (Mantella laevigata)
Japanese Common Toad (Bufo japonicus)
photo by Yasunori Koide Common Name: Japanese Common ToadScientific Name: Bufo japonicusFamily: Bufonidae - True Toad familyLocations: JapanSize: 3.1 - 6.9 inches (80 - 176 mm) The Japanese Common Toad lives on the islands of Kyusyu, Shikoku, Hokkaido, and Honshu of Japan. They have also been introduced to the island of Izu Oshima. Additionally, they… Continue reading Japanese Common Toad (Bufo japonicus)
New Species of Salamander from North Carolina – Carolina Sandhills Salamander
Carolina Sandhills Salamander (Eurycea arenicola) - photo by L Todd Pusser North Carolina is home to the most salamander species in the United States, a whopping 63 species! Now, thanks to researchers, the number moves up to 64! The southeastern United States, especially the Appalachian Mountain, is the salamander capitol of the world. This discovery was… Continue reading New Species of Salamander from North Carolina – Carolina Sandhills Salamander
Limosa Harlequin Frog (Atelopus limosus)
photo by Brian Gratwicke Common Name: Limosa Harlequin FrogScientific Name: Atelopus limosusFamily: Bufonidae - True Toad familyLocations: PanamaSize: 1 - 1.6 inches (26.5 - 40.2 mm) The Limosa Harlequin Frog lives amongst slopes of rocky streams in the forests of central Panama. Their bright colors warn predators of their toxicity, allowing them to be active… Continue reading Limosa Harlequin Frog (Atelopus limosus)
Last Known Loa Water Frogs Reproduce!
photo by Metropolitan Park of Santiago, Parquemet The Loa Water Frog (Telmatobius dankoi) is a critically endangered frog from Chile. They are found only in 1 location, Las Cascadas along the Loa River. Sadly, the river has become inhabitable for the frogs. The river had dried up to illegal extraction of water for mining, agriculture,… Continue reading Last Known Loa Water Frogs Reproduce!
Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger)
photo by wikiuser Rigelus Common Name: Black CaimanScientific Name: Melanosuchus nigerFamily: Alligatoridae - Alligator familyLocations: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, and PeruSize: 7.25 - 14.1 feet (2.2 to 4.3Â meters) , can grow to 16.5 feet (5 meters) The Black Caiman is the largest living species of caiman, capable of reaching 16.5 feet long… Continue reading Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger)
American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
photo by wikiuser Mattstone911 Common Name: American CrocodileScientific Name: Crocodylus acutusFamily: Crocodylidae - Crocodile FamilyLocations: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, United States, Venezuela, and BoliviaUS Location: FloridaAverage Male Size: 9.5 - 13.1 feet (2.9 - 4 meters) Average Female Size: 8.2 - 9.8 feet… Continue reading American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)
Male Gharial - photo by Charles J Sharp Common Name: Gharial, Gavial, and Fish-eating CrocodileScientific Name: Gavialis gangeticusFamily: Gavialidae - Gharial familyLocations: Bangladesh, India, and NepalFemale Size: 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) - 14.75 feet (4.5 meters)Male Size: 10 feet (3 meters) - 20 feet (6 meters) The Gharial is known for their long, narrow snout that… Continue reading Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
photo by flickr user fvanrenterghem Common Name: Saltwater Crocodile or SaltiesScientific Name: Crocodylus porosusFamily: Crocodylidae - Crocodile familyLocations: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vanuatu, and VietnamSize: 17 - 23 feet (5.1 - 7 meters) The Saltwater Crocodile is the… Continue reading Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)