A quick guide to the

Frogs of La Gamba

Elena Peltzer*, Tobias Traub*, Dennis Kollaritz°, Jonas Virgo* & Thomas Eltz*
*Department of Animal Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
°Department of Evolutionary Biology,University of Vienna
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HylidaeCentrolenidaeLeptodactylidaeBufonidaeOther


Incilius (Bufo) aucoinae

Rain Forest Toad

Sapo del Bosque lluvioso

M: 43-65 mm, F: 65-103 mm
Breeding season: Dry season
Calling site: Edge of streams or pools

Incilius (Bufo) coniferus

Green Climbing Toad

Sapo verde arboricola

M: 53-72 mm, F: 76-94 mm
Breeding season: Dry season
Calling site: Edge of ponds or pools

Rhaebo (Bufo) haematiticus

Litter Toad

Sapo hojarasquero

M: 42-62 mm, F: 50-80 mm
Breeding season: Early to middle wet season
Calling site: Edge of ponds or pools

Rhinella (Bufo) marina

Cane-Toad
Aga-Kröte
Sapo grande

M: 85-145 mm, F: 90-175 mm
Breeding season: Rainy season
Calling site: Edge of bodies of water

Scientific as well as english and spanish names follow Munoz Chacón & Johnston (2013) Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica (Zona Tropical Pocket Guide), with names in brackets representing older but commonly used names. Information about size and calling season/site was mostly taken from Savage (2002) The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica (University of Chicago Press).