Actinocephalus polyanthus

Actinocephalus polyanthus

The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the…


Maldonada Redbelly Toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae)

Maldonada Redbelly Toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae)

November is the mating season of the maldonada redbelly toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae). The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia…


Eriocaulon majusculum

Eriocaulon majusculum

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range of eriocaulon majusculum is southeastern Brazil.


Eriocaulon majusculum

Eriocaulon majusculum

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range of eriocaulon majusculum is southeastern Brazil.


Maldonada Redbelly Toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae)

Maldonada Redbelly Toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae)

November is the mating season of the maldonada redbelly toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae), and I encountered lots of them mating. The very last couple of…


Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Native range of paepalanthus itatiaiensis is southeastern Brazil. Altitude: 2460 metres.


Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis grows in the soggiest parts in Itatiaia. Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern Brazil.


Yellow Cururu Toad (Rhinella icterica)

Yellow Cururu Toad (Rhinella icterica)

This is my first night at Hotel do Ype in Itatiaia National Park, and I'm exploring the wide variety of nocturnal activities here. This large yellow cururu…


Pavonia sidifolia

Pavonia sidifolia

Native range of pavonia sidifolia is Mexico to Paraguay.


Pavonia sidifolia

Pavonia sidifolia

Native range of pavonia sidifolia is Mexico to Paraguay.