Atlantic Broad-headed Litter Frog
Craugastor megacephalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyCraugastoridae (Fleshbelly and Terrestrial-breeding Frogs)
- GenusCraugastor (Northern Rainfrogs)
- SpeciesCraugastor megacephalus (Atlantic Broad-headed Litter Frog)
About the Atlantic Broad-headed Litter Frog
Craugastor megacephalus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Atlantic Broad-headed Litter Frog in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Rincón de la Vieja National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Atlantic Broad-headed Litter Frog in Arenal Volcano National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Atlantic Broad-headed Litter Frog sighting in Arenal Volcano National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Atlantic Broad-headed Litter Frog in Arenal Volcano National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Atlantic Broad-headed Litter Frog in Arenal Volcano National Park in our monthly data.