Craugastor talamancae
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Craugastor talamancae

Craugastor talamancae is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in the Atlantic versant of Panama, Costa Rica, and southeastern Nicaragua. Common name Almirante robber frog has been proposed for it.

Appearance

Males grow to 30 mm (1.2 in) and females to 50 mm (2.0 in) in snout–vent length. The limbs are long. The toes are moderately webbed. Dorsal color is typically brown. A dark bar running through the eye and barring on the arms and legs is characteristic for this species. The ventral surfaces are white, with some yellow coloration towards the posterior parts. The throat may have a reddish shade. The iris is golden above and brown below. Juveniles have a prominent white lip line.

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The male advertisement call is a high-pitched mew.

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References

1. Craugastor talamancae Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craugastor_talamancae
2. Craugastor talamancae on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56992/54351828

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