Bogota robber frog
A species of Pristimantis Scientific name : Pristimantis bogotensis Genus : Pristimantis
Bogota robber frog, A species of Pristimantis
Scientific name: Pristimantis bogotensis
Genus: Pristimantis
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Description
Pristimantis bogotensis is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae, sometimes known as the Bogota robber frog. It is endemic to Colombia where it is only known from the Cundinamarca Department including the Bogotá area, on the Cordillera Oriental. Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests and high-altitude páramo grassland, but it adapts to disturbance and can also occur on pastureland, provided that some shrubs remain.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Bogota robber frog follows an insectivorous diet, primarily consuming insects and arachnids. It shows a predilection for small invertebrates, including beetles, spiders, and moths, in its native habitat.
Appearance
The bogota robber frog is a small terrestrial frog with a slender body covered in granular skin. Adult males usually average 20.5 mm, females average 23.5 mm. Characterized by its reddish-brown coloration, this frog features orange flanks, and distinctive black spots, with a dark brown X-shaped mark on the dorsal surface. Males have larger vocal sacs and nuptial pads, making them distinguishable from females.
Behavior
Bogota robber frog displays a primarily solitary and nocturnal lifestyle, active mainly during the evening hours. It employs a sit-and-wait method for hunting invertebrates in its high-altitude habitat. It is territorial and defends its space by posturing and enlarged vocal sac displays. Notably, bogota robber frog exhibits direct development, bypassing the aquatic tadpole stage.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Strabomantidae Genus
Pristimantis Species
Bogota robber frog 
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