Craugastor taurus
| Craugastor taurus | |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Craugastoridae |
| Genus: | Craugastor |
| Species: |
C. taurus
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| Binomial name | |
| Craugastor taurus (Taylor, 1958)
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| Synonyms | |
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Eleutherodactylus taurus Taylor, 1958 |
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Craugastor taurus is a species of frog in the Craugastoridae family. It is found in the Golfo Dulce region of southern Costa Rica and adjacent western Panama. It is sometimes known as the Golfito robber frog.[2]
Description
Female Craugastor taurus can grow as large as 80 mm (3.1 in) in snout–vent length, whereas males are smaller, up to 42 mm (1.7 in) SVL.[3][4] Dorsum is bumpy and grey or brown in colour, with darker blotches. Arms and legs have dark bars. Feet have extensive webbing.[4]
Habitat and conservation
Natural habitats of Craugastor taurus are rocky areas of streams in humid lowland forest.[1] It can be found on rocks or in the debris, roots and vegetation along the stream banks.[4] It is a nocturnal species.[1]
This species was formerly abundant. However, since 2000, only one frog has been observed, despite intensive field work. The reasons of the decline are unknown, but chytridiomycosis (or similar disease) is a potential culprit. Outside protected areas, habitat loss remains a threat.[1]
