Casque Headed Tree Frog (IMAGE)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Casque Headed Tree Frog

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The casque headed tree frog (Hemiphractidae: Hemiphractus fasciatus), is one of 11 species of highest conservation concern now being bred in captivity in Panama. Females carry eggs on their backs where the young complete development hatching out as miniature frogs. DNA barcoding data suggest that populations of H. fasciatus may comprise more than one taxonomic group.

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Edgardo Griffith

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