Rainforest Rocket Frog
Silverstoneia flotator
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
- GenusSilverstoneia
- SpeciesSilverstoneia flotator (Rainforest Rocket Frog)
About the Rainforest Rocket Frog
Silverstoneia flotator, the rainforest rocket frog, is a terrestrial, diurnal frog found in humid lowlands of Costa Rica and Panama. It is considered to be of least concern by the IUCN. The taxonomy is in need of a review, as it may consist of a complex of several species.
This frog has been observed between 10 and 865 meters above sea level, near rocky-bottomed streams. The frog has been observed in secondary forest, so scientists infer that it may tolerate some habitat disturbance. The female frog lays eggs in leaf litter. After the eggs hatch, the male frog carries the tadpoles to streams.
The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction because of its large range, large population, and tolerance to habitat disturbance. What threat it faces comes from deforestation associated with agriculture, logging, and urbanization.
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Recent sightings of Rainforest Rocket Frog in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
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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 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 6 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 7 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 8 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 9 | Parque Natural Metropolitano | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rainforest Rocket Frog in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rainforest Rocket Frog sighting in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rainforest Rocket Frog in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge?
May has the highest sighting rate for Rainforest Rocket Frog in Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge in our monthly data.