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Frogs in the African genus Chiromantis live in a variety of habitats. This species, C. xerampelina (coast foam-nest treefrog) is native to dry thornscrub
in central and southern Africa (this individual came from Zimbabwe). These frogs must tolerate high temperatures and dry conditions, and they have evolved a highly waterproof skin, the ability to change color to a bright white that helps reflect sunlight, and a 'scrunched' posture shown here that minimizes surface area. This frog has not shifted to the 'white' color and is a camouflaged blotchy brown. They spend the day sitting on tree limbs. This picture is of a captive specimen. |
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