Dwarf Glass Frog

Dwarf Glass FrogNani Glass Frog

Scientific Name: Hyaliodes nani

Discovered by: Unknown (1915)

Location: Costa Rica

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Population: Unknown

Physical Characteristics

Length: 20-25 mm

Coloration: Translucent green skin with visible internal organs; some pigmentation may be present

Locomotion: Arboreal; uses its limbs and adhesive toe pads for climbing

Life History

Lifespan: Unknown

Diet: Insectivore

Activity: Nocturnal; active at night

Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Centrolenidae
Genus
Hyaliodes
Species
nani

Habitat & Distribution

Tropical cloud forests of Costa Rica

Geographical Range: Costa Rica, limited to specific regions

Habitat Adaptations

  • Arboreal lifestyle adapted to life in trees
  • Translucent skin provides camouflage in the leaf litter

Key Adaptations

  • Translucent skin allowing internal organs to be visible
  • Arboreal adaptations for life in trees

Senses

Vision

Range: Nocturnal vision

Sensitivity: High sensitivity in low light conditions

Hearing

Range: None

Sensitivity: Typical amphibian hearing

Conservation

Current Threats

  • Habitat loss due to deforestation
  • Chytrid fungus

Conservation Efforts