Cachabi Robber Frog
Pristimantis achatinus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyCraugastoridae (Fleshbelly and Terrestrial-breeding Frogs)
- GenusPristimantis (Rain and Robber Frogs)
- SpeciesPristimantis achatinus (Cachabi Robber Frog)
About the Cachabi Robber Frog
Pristimantis achatinus, also known as Cachabi robber frog or pastures rainfrog, is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found from eastern Panama through Colombia to western Ecuador. Its natural habitats are both lowland and montane habitats: forest clearings, road cuts in forest, and banana, cacao and coffee plantations, as well as in forested areas. It is mostly terrestrial, sometimes occurring off the ground in vegetation. It is a very common frog. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Darién National Park
La Loma Robber Frog
Pristimantis caryophyllaceus
Pygmy Rain Frog
Pristimantis ridens
Golden-groined Robber Frog
Pristimantis cruentus
Banded Rain Frog
Pristimantis taeniatus
Fitzinger's Robber Frog
Craugastor fitzingeri
Robber Frog
Craugastor raniformis
Rusty Robber Frog
Strabomantis bufoniformis
Almirante Robber Frog
Craugastor talamancae
Green and Black Dart-poison Frog
Dendrobates auratus
Forest Toad
Rhinella alata
Giant Marine Toad
Rhinella horribilis
Guayaquil Dwarf Frog
Engystomops pustulosus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |