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Waxy Monkey Frog Art Print
by Richard Reeve
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Waxy Monkey Frog art print by Richard Reeve. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Phyllomedusa sauvagii, commonly known as the waxy monkey leaf frog, is a hylid frog belonging to the subfamily of South and Central American leaf... more
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Phyllomedusa sauvagii, commonly known as the waxy monkey leaf frog, is a hylid frog belonging to the subfamily of South and Central American leaf frogs, Phyllomedusinae, that inhabits the Chaco (dry prairie) of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. The subfamily consists of around 50 species in three well-known genera, Phyllomedusa, Agalychnis, and Pachymedusa. The vast majority of known species, including Phyllomedusa sauvagei, belong to the genus Phyllomedusa.
Phyllomedusa sauvagii has adapted to meet the demands of life in the trees. It does not need to return to the ground during the mating season; rather, it lays its eggs down the middle of a leaf before folding the leaf, sandwiching the eggs inside. Its nest is attached to a branch suspended over a stream, so the hatching tadpoles drop into the water. In common with other phyllomedusines, it has physiological and behavioural adaptations to limit water loss, including reducing water loss through the skin by lipid secre...
About Richard Reeve
I am a visual story teller based in southern Pennsylvania, USA and my imagery is inspired from everyday objects and situations I encounter through my travels. My work has been exhibited and sold at the Bradford Avenue Galleries (Allinson Gallery and Huston Gallery) at Chester County Art Association, in addition to this online store. My images have also been exhibited at Panorama XXL, Rouen, France and the Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, USA. I hope you will find something that inspires you, amuses you, makes you think, smile, frown, or perhaps just scratch your head. Go on, dive in... and for those of you who do so, I offer a big thank you for looking through my window on the world! ~Richard ReevePhotos Inspiring...
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Ramon Martinez
Outstanding capture!
Richard Reeve replied:
Thank you, Ramon!
Miroslava Jurcik
Brilliant shot ! l/f
Richard Reeve replied:
Thank you, Miroslava!
Cynthia Guinn
Love this!
Richard Reeve replied:
Thank you, Cynthia!
Meg Shearer
Fantastic Richard! And fascinating background info! L/F!
Richard Reeve replied:
Thank you, Meg. This was at Camden Aquarium, NJ where they have some quite interesting displays.