Lithobates palmipes Amazon River Frog
Also known as:
Broad-footed Frog, Spring Chicken, Amazon Waterfrog
near Coca, Orellana, EcuadorFebruary 19, 2025
Amazon River Frog (Lithobates palmipes) Amazon River Frog (Lithobates palmipes)
Only two species of "true frogs" (family Ranidae) are found in Ecuador, and only this species is found east of the Andes. So it gets points for ease of identification. I saw a few hop into the river before I managed to sneak up on these two individuals closely enough to get photos.
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