
Isla bonita robber frog
A species of Northern rainfrogs Scientific name : Craugastor crassidigitus Genus : Northern rainfrogs
Isla bonita robber frog, A species of Northern rainfrogs
Scientific name: Craugastor crassidigitus
Genus: Northern rainfrogs
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Description

Craugastor crassidigitus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and possibly Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, arable land, pastureland, plantations, and heavily degraded former forest.

General Info

Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Isla bonita robber frog is primarily insectivorous, drawn to compact prey like beetles, ants, and spiders. This frog's foraging strategy involves active hunting, especially at night when its prey are most active.
Appearance
Isla bonita robber frog is a medium-sized frog with rough, granular skin. Its body is robust, with noticeably thick, short fingers and toes. The frog is primarily brown in color, though it can show variations from dark chocolate to sandy hues. Males and females appear similar, with no significant differences in size or coloration. No additional unique markings, patterns, or other physical attributes are present.
Behavior
Isla bonita robber frog is predominantly nocturnal, typically foraging at night for invertebrates. The mating behavior is characterized by direct development without a tadpole stage. This species lives mostly in solitude, except during mating season and is not known to be territorially aggressive. Notably, its survival is closely intertwined with its cloud forest habitat, relying on the moist conditions.
Population
Decreasing

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Fleshbelly frogs Genus
Northern rainfrogs Species
Isla bonita robber frog