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Genus TetragnathaObserver
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Possible long jawed orb Weaver feeding on other spider near edge of freshwater dam, wet sclerophyll forest
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Parmavitrina rubricaObserver
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Unknown semi slug (?) found near freshwater dam, wet sclerophyll forest. About 40-50mm in length
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Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog (Litoria fallax)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - One dwarf Tree Frog sitting on branch over water. Wet sclerophyll forest
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Peron's Laughing Tree Frog (Litoria peronii)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Unknown frog metamorph. Area filled with many Peron's, Tyler's, and Dwarf Tree Frogs, some Tusked Frogs. Wet sclerophyll forest
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Peron's Laughing Tree Frog (Litoria peronii)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - 30+ Peron's and Tyler's Tree Frogs located around freshwater dam, wet sclerophyll forest
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Fishing Spiders (Genus Dolomedes)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Prompted to QuestaGame by similar looking species featured in media recently. We believe this is a fishing spider, found in large numbers near our back dam surrounded by wet sclerophyll forest. About 30mm leg to leg.
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Peron's Laughing Tree Frog (Litoria peronii)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - 5 Peron's Tree Frogs living under windowsill. Come out at night for feast on insects
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Red Sun Star (Heliaster cumingi)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - We heard this described as a "sunflower starfish", but apart from that, unsure. About 15-25cm across? Shallow coastal reef
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Chocolate Chip Sea Star (Nidorellia armata)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Chocolate Chip Star (Nidorellia armata) or a closely related species. 1.5m deep, coastal reef
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Lava Cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Endemic Galapagos Lava Cactus, Brachycereus nesioticus. Growing on black lava flow
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Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Magnificent Frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens), commonly seen around the fish market attempting to steal fish off the tables!
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American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Four flamingos feeding in shallow wetland
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Galápagos Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia ssp. aureola)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Yellow warbler?(Setophaga petechia ssp.?aureola), endemic subspecies to the Gal?pagos
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Galápagos Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus ssp. galapagensis)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Two birds near shoreline
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West Peruvian Dove (Zenaida meloda)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - West Peruvian Dove? One bird walking through urban park. Bright blue eye
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Galápagos Bullhead Shark (Heterodontus quoyi)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - One of three Galapagos bullhead sharks,?Heterodontus quoyi. Resting about 3m down near edge of reef. Apparently poorly studied, IUCN data deficient species.
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Mexican Hogfish (Bodianus diplotaenia)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Appears similar to Mexican hogfish,?Bodianus diplotaenia, although doesn't appear to have vertical yellow stripe. Quite large (over 40cm?), cold water in coastal reef
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Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Apologies for the distant photo! Our best guess for this is a Waved Albatross, Phoebastria irrorata, however the photo was taken over 150km from the species' only breeding colony.
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Stick Insects (Order Phasmida)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Phasmid, unidentified. Incredible spine appearance, about 5cm long on leaf 0.5m above ground. Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, montane cloud forest
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Santa Marta Woodstar (Chaetocercus astreans)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Santa Marta Woodstar, endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta montane cloud forests!
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Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Masked Trogon, both male and female. A beautiful south American bird! Montane cloud forest, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains
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Central American Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Dasyprocta punctuate, central American agouti? Eating compost vegetables, very shy. About 80cm long? Montane cloud forest, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains
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Leopard Moths (Genus Pantherodes)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Genus?Pantherodes
? Approx 40mm across, attracted to lights in montane cloud forest, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains
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Genus XylophanesObserver
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Macroglossinae sp.
Xylophanes sp.? Have not been able to track down exact species; would be fascinating to see what you can find as some discussion online indicates this genus is poorly described in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region, and many species are likely to be undescribed
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Genus RothschildiaObserver
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Spectacular large moth approximately 20-25cm across. Have narrowed it down to the Rothschildia genus of moths in the Saturniidae family. Attracted to lights in montane cloud forest, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
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Southern Emerald-Toucanet (Aulacorhynchus albivitta)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Endemic subspecies of the white-throated toucanet?(Aulacorhynchus albivitta), A. a. lautus! Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, 2000m elevation
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Robinson's Mouse Opossum (Marmosa robinsoni)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Marmosa robinsoni.? About 5-7cm body, prehensile tail. Montane cloud forest, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains
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Cranaid Harvestmen (Family Cranaidae)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - One of the craziest things we've found so far! We think this is a order Opiliones harvestmen, likely superfamily Gonyleptoidea. Body length 2-3cm, leg to leg 10cm. Found on forest floor, montane cloud forest, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains
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Tarantulas (Family Theraphosidae)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Unidentified tarantula, 7cm wide... This is the only similar species we could find: https://www.google.com.co/amp/www.nacion.com/amp/vivir/ambiente/Colombia-Uruguay-tarantula-Garcia-Marquez_0_1571642879.html
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Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)Observer
robbi_and_elisaDescription
Field Notes - Two toucans in tree behind house, flew to farther tree.