Common tink frog
A species of Dink frogs, Also known as Tink frog Scientific name : Diasporus diastema Genus : Dink frogs
Common tink frog, A species of Dink frogs
Also known as:
Tink frog
Scientific name: Diasporus diastema
Genus: Dink frogs
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Description
Diasporus diastema is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. Common names include common tink frog or dink frog, supposedly because of the loud metallic "tink" sound that the male frog makes during the night. It is found in Central America, from Honduras through Nicaragua and Costa Rica to Panama. Its natural habitats are tropical humid lowland forests and montane forests, but it can very disturbed habitats. It is found from sea level to 1,620Â m...
General Info
Lifespan
1-3 years
Diet
Common tink frog is an insectivore, with its diet largely comprising various small arthropods. Detailing its food habits, it predominantly feeds on mite, beetles and spiders, displaying strategic predatory behaviors for hunting. A preferential feeder, common tink frog tends to feed on prey that is small in size.
Appearance
Common tink frog is a small frog, rarely exceeding 3cm in length. It sports a slender body covered in smooth skin, exhibiting rich variation of coloration from brown to reddish brown. Notable markings include irregular dark spots and lines, particularly on its dorsal side. It lacks any distinguishing features such as horns or wings. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Common tink frog is a predominantly nocturnal species with arboreal and terrestrial tendencies. The species is solitary and highly territorial, exhibiting aggressive behavior towards intruders. Their survival relies on camouflage, exploiting rainforest environments' leaf litter and flotsam. Unique vocalizations, notably a chirping sound, form an essential part of their mating rituals.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Rain frogs Genus
Dink frogs Species
Common tink frog 
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