Emerald Glass Frog
Espadarana prosoblepon
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyCentrolenidae (Glass Frogs)
- GenusEspadarana
- SpeciesEspadarana prosoblepon (Emerald Glass Frog)
About the Emerald Glass Frog
Espadarana prosoblepon is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae, commonly known as the emerald glass frog or Nicaragua giant glass frog. This species can be found in Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Its natural habitats are lowland tropical forests and montane cloud forests. It is a nocturnal species occurring in low vegetation in mature forests only. It is not considered threatened overall by the IUCN although deforestation and pollution are potential threats, as is chytridiomycosis.
The word "prosoblepon" originates from the Greek words "proso" and "blepo", which respectively mean "forward, in front" and "see, look", and is thought to signify the frontal position of the eyes in the emerald glass frog.
Espadarana prosoblepon is listed as least concern according to IUCN in the red list category and criteria when it was assessed in 2020. It was listed as least concern because of its wide distribution, large population, and its improbable decline. The emerald glass frog has a lifespan of more than 5 years. It is physically described to be small, green, and may occasionally have dark spots on its back. It has a translucent... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Emerald Glass Frog in Chirripó 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 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 7 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 10 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 11 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 12 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 13 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 14 | Manuel Antonio National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Emerald Glass Frog in Chirripó National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Emerald Glass Frog sighting in Chirripó National Park, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Emerald Glass Frog in Chirripó National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Emerald Glass Frog in Chirripó National Park in our monthly data.