Broad-headed rainfrog
Craugastor laticeps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyCraugastoridae (Fleshbelly and Terrestrial-breeding Frogs)
- GenusCraugastor (Northern Rainfrogs)
- SpeciesCraugastor laticeps (Broad-headed rainfrog)
About the Broad-headed rainfrog
Craugastor laticeps (common name: broad-headed rainfrog, and many variations) is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and southern Mexico. Craugastor laticeps occurs in leaf-litter in lowland and premontane tropical forest. It tolerates moderate habitat alteration and can be found in cacao and coffee plantations. There are some threats to this species due to habitat loss.
Craugastor laticeps might be unique among craugastorid frogs (which normally have direct development): one observation suggests that the species is ovoviviparous, ovipositing eggs with fully developed young almost ready to hatch. The female frog in question was 66 mm (2.6 in) in snout–vent length and laid 44 eggs, and the hatching or newly hatched froglets were about 13–14 mm (0.51–0.55 in) in snout–vent length. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Broad-headed rainfrog in Cerro Azul Meámbar 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 | Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 2 | Lago de Yojoa | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Broad-headed rainfrog in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Broad-headed rainfrog sighting in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Broad-headed rainfrog in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Broad-headed rainfrog in Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park in our monthly data.