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Günther's Marsupial Frog
Gastrotheca guentheri
Günther's Marsupial Frog is a remarkable amphibian native to the cloud forests of the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. This medium-sized frog is best known for the unique brood pouch on the female's back, where she carries and protects her developing eggs. Its coloration ranges fr…
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- Günther's Marsupial Frog can rapidly change its skin color to blend with different backgrounds, aiding in camouflage.
- Female Günther's Marsupial Frogs carry their eggs in a special dorsal pouch until they hatch, offering extraordinary parental care. Unlike most frogs, their young skip the tadpole stage and emerge as tiny froglets. These frogs are highly arboreal and rarely come down to the forest floor.
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