Golden-groined Robber Frog
Pristimantis cruentus
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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 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 →
Recent sightings of Golden-groined Robber Frog in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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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 | 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Golden-groined Robber Frog in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Golden-groined Robber Frog sighting in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Golden-groined Robber Frog in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Golden-groined Robber Frog in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in our monthly data.