Amboli Bush Frog Egg`s

This image was taken at rain forest of Amboli at western Ghats of india The Amboli bush frog (Pseudophilautus amboli) is a critically endangered frog species endemic to the Western Ghats Mountains in India. It is the only frog species in the world that does not metamorphose through the tadpole phase in its life cycle. Instead, the eggs hatch directly into miniature frogs. The eggs of the Amboli bush frog are small, about 4 mm (0.16 in) in diameter, and transparent. They are laid in clusters on mosses or other damp surfaces. The eggs are attached to the substrate by a sticky substance. The development of the Amboli bush frog egg takes about 2-3 weeks. The embryos inside the eggs are fully formed frogs at hatching, with legs, eyes, and a tail. The frogs emerge from the eggs and climb onto nearby vegetation. They do not need to go through a tadpole stage, and they can immediately start feeding on insects.