Stejneger's rain frog
A species of Northern rainfrogs Scientific name : Craugastor stejnegerianus Genus : Northern rainfrogs
Stejneger's rain frog, A species of Northern rainfrogs
Scientific name: Craugastor stejnegerianus
Genus: Northern rainfrogs
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Description
Craugastor stejnegerianus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, plantations, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Stejneger's rain frog is a predominantly insectivorous species, feeding mainly on small, soft-bodied arthropods. It demonstrates predilection towards ants and termites, skillfully exploiting foraging trails and colonies.
Appearance
Stejneger's rain frog is a small amphibian with a robust, flattened body. Its skin, textured and warty, differs in coloration between variations of brown and sometimes green, frequently mottled or with blotches of darker shades. Stejneger's rain frog has large, round eyes displaying a golden hue. Their pronounced, rounded snout and hind legs, useful for its terrestrial lifestyle, are characteristic of the species.
Behavior
Stejneger's rain frog is predominantly terrestrial, exhibiting nocturnal habits. This species tends to be solitary, securing territories by vocal arbitration. Its survival behaviors include cryptic coloration for camouflage, assisting its predatory and defensive activities. During reproductive periods, it shows a distinct courtship behavior comprising call sequences and displays.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Fleshbelly frogs Genus
Northern rainfrogs Species
Stejneger's rain frog 
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