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Gato Moteado

(9,978 posts) Wed Aug 2, 2023, 05:26 AM Aug 2023

a new species of frog.... [View all]

...for me. it's not a rare species, but just one that i had not seen on my property until today. the species is Smilisca sila and i shot these images with my nikon D850 and 105mm f/2.8 micro nikkor:

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a new species of frog.... [View all] Gato Moteado Aug 2023 OP

So well camoflaged that I'm curious as to the predator that goes after him. BIrds? hlthe2b Aug 2023 #1

actually, bats seem to be their main predator.... Gato Moteado Aug 2023 #3

I bet that you were delighted to see a new species Callalily Aug 2023 #2

yes! i want the new species to just keep coming Gato Moteado Aug 2023 #4

that 100mm range macro lens is great for small animals mike_c Aug 2023 #5

luckily it stays sharp even at f/22 or smaller..... Gato Moteado Aug 2023 #6