THE SHARP-NOSED FROG 



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absence of expansion of the extremities of the sacral vertebrae. This frog has a very 

 large triangular head, ornamented with prominent ridges, and terminating in front 

 in a pointed flap of skin; similar flaps occupying the eyelids, and the mouth having 

 an enormous capacity. In the eye the pupil is horizontal; and teeth are present on 



SOLOMON ISLAND SHARP-NOSED FROG. 

 (Natural size.) 



the vomers. The hind-limbs are rather short; and all the toes have simple termina- 

 tions, and are devoid of webs. In color this curious frog is very variable. Although 

 very little is known as to its habits, it appears to be abundant in the Solomon is- 

 lands; and it is remarkable for laying very large eggs, from which the young emerge 

 nearly fully developed. 



