Coastal Plain Litter Frog
Craugastor polyptychus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyCraugastoridae (Fleshbelly and Terrestrial-breeding Frogs)
- GenusCraugastor (Northern Rainfrogs)
- SpeciesCraugastor polyptychus (Coastal Plain Litter Frog)
About the Coastal Plain Litter Frog
Craugastor polyptychus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Coastal Plain Litter Frog in Bastimentos Island National Marine 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 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 2 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Coastal Plain Litter Frog in Bastimentos Island National Marine Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Coastal Plain Litter Frog sighting in Bastimentos Island National Marine Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Coastal Plain Litter Frog in Bastimentos Island National Marine Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Coastal Plain Litter Frog in Bastimentos Island National Marine Park in our monthly data.