Physalaemus nattereri
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| Physalaemus nattereri | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Suborder: | Neobatrachia |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Subfamily: | Leptodactylinae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. nattereri |
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| Physalaemus nattereri Steindachner, 1863 | |
Physalaemus nattereri is a frog native of South America (Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay) that has two "false eyes" on its rear. The 3–4 cm frog lifts its rear end when threatened, startling predators. This trait is so dangerous and intimidating because, no matter if your at the front or the back of the frog, it will always appear to be staring at you. If a predator does not get fooled by the eyespots, and decides to move closer, the frog can produce an unpleasant secretion that comes from glands located in the eyespots.[2] It has short limbs, and a plump body.
References
- ↑ Aquino et al. (2004). Physalaemus nattereri. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 12 May 2006.
- ↑ Camouflage and Mimicry - Owen, Dennis Frank, 1980
- Animal, Smithsonian Institution, 2005 pg. 445
- Global Amphibian Assessment
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