Robber Frog: Pristimantis

Photo: Brian Gratwicke, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
July 28, 2010
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Photo: Brian Gratwicke, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

The last of the three potentially new species appears to be a robber frog, genus Craugastor, shown here. The unique skin folds on its arms and feet distinguish it from other closely related species. Robber frogs are especially susceptible to chytrid.