On a peaceful morning, amidst fresh green grass a spot that might seem like nothing more than an ordinary, humble corner to some I found a frog sitting motionless. It looked as though it was about to head home to rest after a long night's activity. When I approached, the frog didn't flee, it chose to stay put. Its eyes remained fixed on me, never blinking once.
The look in its eyes seemed to signal a plea for me not to harm it. After taking a photo, I didn't leave immediately, I wanted to see if it would blink or move away. Yet, it did neither. It held its ground, remaining completely still. Perhaps it was masquerading as a statue to fool me.
Look at its unique body, the entire surface is adorned with tiny, tightly packed bumps. Each bump is speckled with small dots, giving the frog a distinctive appearance. When the light hits it, the frog’s body gleams, making it look even more captivating a stunning yellowish-brown. Its characteristics are truly unique; not every frog possesses such distinctive features.
The frog simply sat there, seemingly unaware that the person before it was gazing at it with admiration.
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| Latin name | Duttaphrynus melanostictus |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 19 Agt, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/392546953
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
Way to go on the daily Ecency leaderboard quest, @reachdreams! A beautiful and poignant reflection on the quiet trust shared between you and nature.
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You're very welcome, @reachdreams! 😊
This frog is like a common from in our country..the difference is the black line in the nose..😊
Yes, as far as I know, this frog is found in several countries. However, this is where it is most easily encountered, especially since it doesn't run away when approached.
I can see every detail, it even seems like it's looking at me hahaha, excellent photographs
Thank you buddy
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It's the rainy season there now, I suppose.