Craugastor fitzingeri facts for kids
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The Fitzinger's robber frog (scientific name: Craugastor fitzingeri) is a type of frog that belongs to the Craugastoridae family. You can find these frogs in several countries, including northwestern Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, eastern Nicaragua, and northeastern Honduras. The name fitzingeri was given to honor Leopold Fitzinger, a famous zoologist from Austria.
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What Does the Fitzinger's Robber Frog Look Like?
These frogs come in different sizes depending on if they are male or female.
- Adult male frogs are about 24 to 35 millimeters (1 to 1.4 inches) long.
- Adult female frogs are larger, measuring about 35 to 53 millimeters (1.4 to 2.1 inches) long.
Their snout (the front part of their head) is somewhat pointed when you look at it from above. They have a clear eardrum (tympanum) on the side of their head. Both their fingers and toes have special discs that help them grip surfaces. Their toes are also partly webbed.
The skin of these frogs often has bumps (warts) and raised lines (ridges). Their color can be gray-brown, brown, or even orange-brown. Some frogs have a wide, light stripe running down the middle of their back. Most of them have a few blackish spots and a faint, darker pattern on their back. Their throat is usually gray with a white line in the middle, and their belly is a pale white or yellow color.
Frog Calls
Male Fitzinger's robber frogs make a special sound to attract females. Their call is a series of rough chirps or clacks that can change a bit.
Where Do These Frogs Live?
The Fitzinger's robber frog lives in wet lowland and mountain forests. They can be found at elevations up to about 1,520 meters (5,000 feet). These frogs are often seen in forests that have been disturbed or at the edges of forests. However, in Colombia, they don't usually live in forests that have grown back after being cut down.
In areas with dry lowland forests, these frogs stick close to forests along rivers during the dry season. But when the wet season arrives, they can spread out more.
Daily Life of the Frog
During the day, these frogs usually hide on the forest floor, often under fallen leaves. They can also be active during the day. At night, they often climb onto logs or into low plants. Male frogs typically start calling at sunset from high spots on small plants or bushes.
Conservation Status
The Fitzinger's robber frog can be found in large numbers in some places. However, in other areas, their populations have started to shrink. Scientists haven't found any major threats that are hurting these frogs a lot. Luckily, many of the places where they live are protected areas, which helps keep them safe.
See also
In Spanish: Craugastor fitzingeri para niños
