While walking along the path, something stopped me, not a rock, not even leaves, but a frog. In Latin, the frog I found is known as Duttaphrynus melanostictus, a frog from the Bufonidae family. This frog is also known as a frog that has a perfect body color for camouflage. Its color is almost the same as the soil and rotten leaves. Even though it has the perfect color for camouflage, the frog I met was unlucky in terms of camouflage. His whereabouts were discovered by the enemy.
The frog I met was sitting still on the ground, as if in despair. I tried to approach him, he looked very weak. After observing for a while, I found a red spot on his back near his head, the spot looked like blood. Maybe he had just been attacked by the enemy, and God helped him, he managed to escape. But his current condition is very weak. I can only hope that the enemy does not return to that place to attack him.
| Latin name | Duttaphrynus melanostictus |
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| Observation date | 18 Apr, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/271137727
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
Your photos are really beautiful. Moments like this in nature make us feel amazed. Seeing the struggle of this little frog reminds us that nature can be both kind and harsh. I hope the frog gets its strength back and lives well in its natural home again. Thank you for noticing this and sharing it with us. Best wishes to you.
Thank you very much for this touching comment. I also hope that the frog regains the strength to survive. Warm greetings to you again my friend.
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These frogs are more common in villages.
Yes, you are right
The frog looks weak
Thank you
It probably have been attacked judging by the blood and it's weakness. Hopefully he survives
Yes, I hope the enemy doesn't come back. When I found him, he was very weak.