La Hondura robber frog facts for kids
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The Pristimantis moro, also known as the La Hondura robber frog, is a small type of frog. It belongs to the family called Strabomantidae. You can find this frog in certain parts of Central and South America. It lives in western Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica.
What Does It Look Like?
The La Hondura robber frog is quite small. Male frogs grow to about 19.5 millimeters (less than an inch) long. Female frogs are a bit bigger, reaching about 25 millimeters. That's roughly the size of a large paperclip!
This frog has a small, clear eardrum, called a tympanum. Its fingers and toes have special rounded pads, but they are not webbed.
The frog's back is usually bright green. Its head can be reddish or orange-red. The underside of its body is pale greenish-yellow or creamy white. Its throat is yellowish. One of its most striking features is its reddish-orange eyes.
Where Does It Live?
The La Hondura robber frog lives in warm, wet forests. These forests can be found from sea level up to about 1,245 meters (over 4,000 feet) high.
This frog is a night owl! It is active mostly after the sun goes down. It also spends most of its time in trees, high up in the forest canopy. Because it's so small and lives high in the trees, it can be quite hard for scientists to spot.
Is It Safe?
Scientists are still learning about the La Hondura robber frog. So far, they don't know of any major threats to this species. It lives in some protected areas in Panama and Costa Rica. This helps keep its forest home safe.
