La Palma Glass Frog
Hyalinobatrachium valerioi
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Overview
Hyalinobatrachium valerioi, sometimes known as the La Palma glass frog, is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae. It is found in central Costa Rica and south to Panama and the Pacific lowlands and slopes of western Colombia and Ecuador; also in the Magdalena River Valley of Colombia.
The La Palma Glass Frog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane forest range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this species' survival and reproduction.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are moist primary and secondary lowland forests. Adult frogs are typically found in bushes and trees along forest streams. The species tolerates some habitat modification, provided that vegetation over streams remains.
Hyalinobatrachium valerioi is declining in parts of its range while it is considered stable in others. Habitat loss (deforestation) is a significant threat,...
Other threatened species in Centrolenidae
Frequently asked questions
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