23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
THE MOSS FROG
A close-up portrait of a small, vibrantly colored toad, captured on a large green leaf in its natural habitat. The toad's reddish-maroon coloration serves as a powerful defense mechanism or camouflage amidst the leaf litter, showcasing the rich biodiversity of the ecosystem.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Sindhudurg, India |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Kapil Bhagwat |