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 →
Recent sightings of Cachabi Robber Frog in Machalilla 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 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cachabi Robber Frog in Machalilla National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Cachabi Robber Frog sighting in Machalilla National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cachabi Robber Frog in Machalilla National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Cachabi Robber Frog in Machalilla National Park in our monthly data.