Golden-groined Robber Frog
Pristimantis cruentus
Silhouette: Dmitry Bogdanov (vectorized by T. Michael Keesey) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyCraugastoridae (Fleshbelly and Terrestrial-breeding Frogs)
- GenusPristimantis (Rain and Robber Frogs)
- SpeciesPristimantis cruentus (Golden-groined Robber Frog)
About the Golden-groined Robber Frog
Pristimantis cruentus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae, sometimes known as the Chiriqui robber frog. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, and north-western Colombia. Its natural habitats are forests, including humid lowland and montane forests. It can also be found in degraded habitats outside forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Darién National Park
Cachabi Robber Frog
Pristimantis achatinus
La Loma Robber Frog
Pristimantis caryophyllaceus
Pygmy Rain Frog
Pristimantis ridens
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 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Poás Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Volcán Barú National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 9 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 10 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 11 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 12 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 13 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 14 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |