by Suzán Jiván, Mom
& Mom-Mom Suzán
for Rebecca, Russ
Kenny, Jimmy
Mark, Danielle & Eric...
I
Crevices and caves
chirp, nocturnal, flattened shapes
catfish-like whiskers
II
Slips into cliff cracks
smooth skin, prominent front feet
truncated toe pads
III
Absent vocal sacs
loud, rattling croaks, darker masks
positioned head down
IV
Evade predators
hide under rocks and litter
chirp like a cricket
V
Submerged logs and rocks
attach to vegetation
thousands of eggs laid
VI
Starlike projections
clasping females around the waist
Big Bend area...
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