Cerro utyum robber frog
A species of Northern rainfrogs Scientific name : Craugastor podiciferus Genus : Northern rainfrogs
Cerro utyum robber frog, A species of Northern rainfrogs
Scientific name: Craugastor podiciferus
Genus: Northern rainfrogs
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Description
Craugastor podiciferus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Cerro utyum robber frog primarily consumes small invertebrates. It has a predilection for spiders and beetles, but also eats ants, termites, and small snails. The species uses its keen sense of touch and hearing to locate its prey.
Appearance
Cerro utyum robber frog is a diminutive frog species, boasting a slim, compact body covered in smooth, gloss-like skin. Its coloration is primarily muddy brown, occasionally interjected with flecks of green or yellow. Characteristically, it has rounded toes, slightly webbed to aid in mobility. Distinct differences across genders or age groups are not apparent.
Behavior
Cerro utyum robber frog exhibits a solitary lifestyle, avoiding social interaction unless necessary for mating. This frog species is largely nocturnal, most active at night when foraging for a variety of insects. Highly territorial, it marks its territory using a range of vocalizations and displays of aggression. Notably, cerro utyum robber frog displays great agility, showcasing a unique hopping pattern to evade predators and manoeuvre its natural habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Fleshbelly frogs Genus
Northern rainfrogs Species
Cerro utyum robber frog 
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