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Thanks to Dr Norman Scott for confirming the identification of this specimen.
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PARAGUAY BASIN ADENOMERA Adenomera diptyx
A tiny and rather atypical Leptodactylid frog with a maximum length of about 2.5cm. Their small size means they are easily mistaken for juveniles of other frogs, but note the distinctive dorsal pattern. Though easily overlooked, this is a common frog with the unusual habit of laying its eggs on land!
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FIGURE 1 - (FPANF431PH) Adult lateral, Estancia Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Paul Smith June 2011).
FIGURE 2 - (FPANF432PH) Same individual dorsal view  (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 3 - (FPANF367PH) Adult lateral, Estancia Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 4 - (FPANF368PH) Same individual groin view (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 5 - (FPANF369PH) Same individual dorsal view (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 6 - (FPANF370PH) Same individual flash colours (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 7 - (FPANF371PH) Same individual flash colours (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 8 - (FPANF372PH) Same individual ventral view (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
FIGURE 9 - (FPANF373PH) Same individual head detail (Karina Atkinson June 2010).
Adenomera diptyx Click the links to hear the calls.
(FPANF344RE) Song Arroyos y Esteros, Departamento Cordillera (Paul Smith November 2008)