#physalaemus

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Cuyaba Dwarf Frog (Physalaemus nattereri or Eupemphix nattereri)-

This little frog is a common find in the ponds and grasslands of Brazil, Paraguay and Brazil.

Their main defense is the black spots on their rear ends. They can posture and inflate their bodies to make these eye spots look massive, and dissuade predators from approaching. If intimidation fails, the eye spots also contain macroglands (passive glands that activate via blood pressure levels) that secrete a foul tasting, milky toxin.

After rainfall, the maller males will group together and beep in chorus to attract females. Together, they will produce a foamy nest of thousands of eggs that can be shared with other pairs.