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Lowland Rain Frog (Craugastor ranoides)

Lowland Rain Frog

Craugastor ranoides

CR Critically Endangered

Extremely high risk of extinction

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Lowland Rain Frog

Craugastor ranoides is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in the southern Atlantic lowland of Nicaragua and northwestern Costa Rica, and through Costa Rica to extreme western Panama. Its natural habitats are, principally, lowland and premontane wet forests in association with small streams, but also dry forests with perennial streams. It is threatened by habitat loss and chytridiomycosis. The species has disappeared from much of its former range in Costa Rica,...

Key Facts

  • Critically endangered - one of the rarest animals on Earth!
  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Lowland Rain Frog?

The scientific name of the Lowland Rain Frog is Craugastor ranoides.

Is the Lowland Rain Frog endangered?

The Lowland Rain Frog is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

How many Lowland Rain Frog sightings have been recorded?

12 observations of the Lowland Rain Frog have been recorded on iNaturalist.

12 observations on iNaturalist
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