Pygmy Rain Frog

Pristimantis ridens

''Pristimantis ridens'', also known as the pygmy rain frog and the Rio San Juan robber frog, is a species of frog in the Craugastoridae family. It is found in western Colombia , and then through Panama and Costa Rica to Nicaragua and eastern Honduras.
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Appearance

''Pristimantis ridens'' are small frogs, with males growing to 19 mm and females to 25 mm in snout–vent length. The dorsal skin is smooth and pale brown or yellow in colour, with some pink undertones. There is often a slightly darker W-shaped patch just behind the head. Individuals may have a single or two, parallel dorsolateral stripes. The thighs are barred. The ventral colouration is yellow with some dark specks.

''Pristimantis ridens'' can be very similar to ''Pristimantis cruentus''.

Status

The species' natural habitats are humid lowland and montane forests to about 1,600 m above sea level. It also occurs disturbed habitats such as degraded secondary vegetation, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas.

Habitat

The species' natural habitats are humid lowland and montane forests to about 1,600 m above sea level. It also occurs disturbed habitats such as degraded secondary vegetation, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyStrabomantidae
GenusPristimantis
SpeciesP. ridens
Photographed in
Costa Rica