Metallic Robber Frog
A species of Pristimantis Scientific name : Pristimantis lanthanites Genus : Pristimantis
Metallic Robber Frog, A species of Pristimantis
Scientific name: Pristimantis lanthanites
Genus: Pristimantis
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Description General Info
Description
Pristimantis lanthanites is a species of frog in the Craugastoridae family. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
General Info
Diet
Metallic Robber Frog primarily feeds on small invertebrates, with a particular preference for insects such as beetles and ants. It employs an ambush strategy to capture and consume its prey.
Appearance
Metallic Robber Frog is a small frog with a robust body, translucent skin, and large eyes. Its primary coloration is dark brown, varying intensities add a unique pattern. The ventral region is semi-transparent, revealing internal organs. Males have a singular vocal sac, darker skin than females, and are slightly smaller. There's no significant variation in appearance due to age or subspecies.
Behavior
Metallic Robber Frog are predominately nocturnal, actively foraging and calling from vegetation during dark hours. Known to be solitary outside of mating season, the species exhibits unique reproductive behavior, depositing eggs on land rather than in water. Additionally, they show site fidelity, usually returning to the same area year after year.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Strabomantidae Genus
Pristimantis Species
Metallic Robber Frog 
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