Palm rocket frog
A species of Rheobates Scientific name : Rheobates palmatus Genus : Rheobates
Palm rocket frog, A species of Rheobates
Scientific name: Rheobates palmatus
Genus: Rheobates
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Photo By Giovanni Alberto Chaves Portilla , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Rheobates palmatus is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae; it is the type species of genus Rheobates erected in 2006. Its common name is palm rocket frog. It is endemic to Colombia. It is considered to be part of a species complex.
General Info
Lifespan
7-10 years
Diet
Palm rocket frog mainly subsists on insects and small amphibians found in its marshy habitat. It employs a sit-and-wait hunting strategy, preying predominantly on dragonflies, beetles, and small frogs.
Appearance
Palm rocket frog is a medium-sized frog with a robust body and wrinkled skin. Its color varies from dark brown to greenish-gray, often incorporating hide-like stripes or spots. It lacks wings or horns but has a distinct pair of well-developed webbed hind feet. Its distinct flat head features a blunt snout and prominent eyes. There are no known variations in appearance based on gender, age, or subspecies.
Behavior
Palm rocket frog is primarily nocturnal, spending day hours hidden in leaf litter or under logs. Once night falls, it actively forages for ants, its preferred diet. This solitary species exhibits aggressive territorial behavior, often vocalizing sharply to ward off intruders. It has developed a spectacular cryptic coloration, blending seamlessly into its forest habitat as a survival strategy.
Population
Decreasing
Photo By Giovanni Alberto Chaves Portilla , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Cryptic forest frogs Genus
Rheobates Species
Palm rocket frog 
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