Peruvian Amazon 5 -- Madre Selva Frogs

[ShnakeyGirl]

Hi David,

Just wondering, were you lucky enough to see any Caimans? and will we be lucky enough to see them?

 

[moloch05]

ShnakeyGirl,

I saw Spectacled Caimans along the Rio Orosa. The guides captured one but I unfortunately missed my photo opportunity. I do have shots of a captive Smooth Caiman that I will include in my final Allpahauyo Mishana post.

I think that you would enjoy the following post from Madre Selve by Christopher, an avid herper over on FHF. Follow his links and you will see hordes of interesting animals.

a 2010 post:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Return to the Peruvian Amazon, PT1, Snakes and Caiman


... another good one from 2008, includes Black Caiman:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Into the Peruvian Amazon--PT 1--With Legs and scales


Eitan has a great report from the same place:
Herp Trips


Young has had a couple of series of posts from two trips:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Peruvian Amazon 2007 Part One
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Peruvian Amazon 2007 Part Two


Dick Bartlett has still others on FHF. There are plenty there to keep one entertained for hours. Madre Selva in particular has received a great deal of attention due to its amazing diversity. It is one of the best and most accessible sites in the upper Amazon, hence all of the visits.


Regards,
David

 

[Robo1]

Wow, amazing photos. Thanks for sharing David

 

[Bricked]

this the convict frog +)

 

[moloch05]

Thanks, Robo.

Bricked, I think that I missed something.

Here are a few additional pics of the species posted above. Some of these frogs are just so beautiful!

I posted the arachnid photos on arachnoboards and now have better identifications of these animals.

1 & 2) A male whip scorpion, maybe genus Heterophrynus.

1) Phoneutria, family Ctenidae
2) Pamphobeteus sp.

1) family Ctenidae
2) Huntsman, family Sparassidae

1) family Ctenidae
2) Tityus sp.

Here are a few additional photos supplied by Ted Cordery.

Pleasing Fungus Beetle:

in-situ Bassler's Sheep Frog (Chiasmocleis bassleri):

in-situ Osteocephalus, maybe O. yasuni.

Regards,
David

 

[gecko-mad]

You beauty! The pics just keep coming!

Love the huntsman.

 

[ReptilianGuy]

ShnakeyGirl,

I saw Spectacled Caimans along the Rio Orosa. The guides captured one but I unfortunately missed my photo opportunity. I do have shots of a captive Smooth Caiman that I will include in my final Allpahauyo Mishana post.

I think that you would enjoy the following post from Madre Selve by Christopher, an avid herper over on FHF. Follow his links and you will see hordes of interesting animals.

a 2010 post:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Return to the Peruvian Amazon, PT1, Snakes and Caiman


... another good one from 2008, includes Black Caiman:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Into the Peruvian Amazon--PT 1--With Legs and scales


Eitan has a great report from the same place:
Herp Trips


Young has had a couple of series of posts from two trips:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Peruvian Amazon 2007 Part One
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Peruvian Amazon 2007 Part Two


Dick Bartlett has still others on FHF. There are plenty there to keep one entertained for hours. Madre Selva in particular has received a great deal of attention due to its amazing diversity. It is one of the best and most accessible sites in the upper Amazon, hence all of the visits.


Regards,
David

Thanks very much David, it certainly will keep me entertained for hours. Caiman's are beautiful and fascinating animals.

Opps, sorry I realised my fiancee was logged in!

-ShnakeyGirl

 

[whcasual79]

amazing photos mate ... quality