Fitzinger's Robber Frog (Craugastor fitzingeri)

OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Craugastor ("dry belly") fitzingeri (for naturalist Leopard Fitzinger)

Adult Fitzinger's Robber Frog (Craugastor fitzingeri) at Tarcoles, Costa Rica - November 2025

Featured Subspecies: N/A
Weight: g/kg  /  Length: 2.4-5.3cm 
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

A species of frog found from Honduras to Colombia, they occur in humid forests up to 1500m in altitude, and is found in disturbed forests and forests edges. They live in leaf litter but will climb to more elevated positions like logs and low bushes at night to feed and call. They can be quite variable in pattern and colouration.
 
Related Species: 
Order: Anura
Family: Craugastoridae
Genus: Craugastor
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic 
 
- Sighting Locations -

COSTA RICA 
A common and widespread species.
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at Tarcoles

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto