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 |