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Reticulated Glass Frog

Reticulated glass frog is a small species of frog occurring in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Colombia. The species is nocturnal and arboreal. The creature is territorial especially the males.



    Kingdom Animalia
    Phylum Chordata
    Class Amphibia
    Order Anura
    Family Centrolenidae
    Genus Hyalinobatrachium
    Scientific Name Hyalinobatrachium valerioi


    Other Names La Palma glass frog, Valerio’s Glass Frog
    Size Males: Around 2.4 cm (0.94 in)
    Females: Around 2.6 cm (1.0 in)
    Color Spotted yellow upper surface with green reticulations; there can be small dark spots as well on the back
    Distribution Central Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Colombia
    Habitat Found in bushes and trees along streams in primary and secondary lowland forests
    Diet Insects, spiders
    Predators Snakes, birds, and mammals
    Breeding Season During or after the wet season
    Mode of Reproduction Oviparous (egg laying)
    Clutch Size 25 to 40 eggs
    Incubation Period Around 2 weeks
    Average Lifespan 10 to 14 years
    IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern

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    Published on May 24th 2017 by under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.

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