Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibian
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Centrolenidae
Habitat
This species primarily inhabits humid, lowland rainforests and premontane areas in Central America, such as Costa Rica and Panama. It prefers vegetation near streams and rivers where it can access water for breeding, thriving in dense, shaded understories with high moisture levels.
Diet
The Bare-hearted glass frog feeds mainly on small insects like flies, moths, and spiders. It hunts nocturnally by sitting on leaves and ambushing prey, using its sticky tongue to capture food.
Behavior
This frog is nocturnal and arboreal, spending most of its time on vegetation near streams. Males are territorial, defending calling sites with vocalizations to attract females, and they exhibit parental care by guarding egg clutches.
Conservation Status
The IUCN classifies the Bare-hearted glass frog as Least Concern, though populations are declining due to habitat loss from deforestation and climate change.