Nymphargus grandisonae (common names: giant glass frog, red-spotted glassfrog) is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae. It is found in Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forest (cloud forest); larvae develop in streams and still-water pools. Its habitat is threatened by habitat loss, introduced fish, and agricultural pollution, but it is still a common species not considered threatened by the IUCN.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red-spotted Glassfrog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Espadarana prosoblepon
- Nymphargus pijao
- Chimerella mariaelenae
- Teratohyla midas
- Hyalinobatrachium tatayoi
- Cochranella granulosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Centrolenidae
- Genus
- Nymphargus
- Species
- Nymphargus grandisonae
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