Pacific robber frog
A species of Pristimantis Scientific name : Pristimantis appendiculatus Genus : Pristimantis
Pacific robber frog, A species of Pristimantis
Scientific name: Pristimantis appendiculatus
Genus: Pristimantis
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Description General Info
Description
Pristimantis appendiculatus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found on the Pacific slopes of the Andes in Ecuador and extreme southern Colombia (Colombian Massif, Nariño Department).
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Pacific robber frog's diet primarily consists of arthropods, more specifically, small insects. This species exhibits a great liking for ants, crustaceans, and myriapods, hunting them in their natural forest habitat.
Appearance
The pacific robber frog is a small, plump frog with smooth skin. It stands out for its prominent, triangular snout and appendage extending from the heel. Predominantly brown, it possesses irregular lighter or darker spots that provide excellent camouflage. Males are typically smaller than females and have a noticeably darker throat. The pacific robber frog does not undergo a tadpole stage, with juveniles resembling a smaller version of the adults.
Behavior
Pacific robber frog is a nocturnal species with solitary lifestyle habits. This frog is notable for its distinctive breeding habits, with males calling to attract females for egg deposition in leaf litter. Adapted for arboreal life, it shows territorial behavior, aggressively defending its space from rivals. Pacific robber frog primarily forages nightly for small invertebrates.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Strabomantidae Genus
Pristimantis Species
Pacific robber frog 
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