Ghost Glass Frog
Ghost glass frog is a species of frog belonging to the family Centrolenidae, occurring in eastern Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, and western Colombia. The species is arboreal and nocturnal.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Centrolenidae |
Genus | Sachatamia |
Scientific Name | Sachatamia ilex |
Other Names | Limon giant glass frog |
Size | Males: 2.7–2.9 cm (1.1 in) Females: 2.8–3.4 cm (1.1–1.3 in) |
Color | Uniform dark green upper surface with creamy white belly and throat region; white or light gray iris with black reticulations |
Distribution | Eastern Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, western Colombia |
Habitat | Occur in bushes and trees along streams in humid lowland and montane primary and secondary forests at an elevation between 180 and 1,420 m (590 and 4,660 ft) above sea level |
Diet | Soft-bodied insects, spiders |
Predators | Snakes, mammals and birds |
Breeding Season | During or after rainy season |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Average Lifespan | 10 to 14 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |