''Strabomantis bufoniformis'' is a species of

frog A frog is any member of a diverse and largely semiaquatic group of short-bodied, tailless amphibian vertebrates composing the order (biology), order Anura (coming from the Ancient Greek , literally 'without tail'). Frog species with rough ski ...

in the family

Strabomantidae The Strabomantidae, sometimes called cloud forest landfrogs, are a family of frogs native to South America. These frogs lack a free-living larval stage and hatch directly into miniature "froglets". This family includes '' Pristimantis'', the mo ...

. It is found in western Colombia (including Gorgona Island), Panama, and south-eastern Costa Rica. It is sometimes known as the rusty robber frog.

Description

''Strabomantis bufoniformis'' are relatively large frogs; the maximum snout–vent length attained by males is about and that of females about .

Habitat and conservation

Its natural

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s are riparian habitats in primary lowland moist and wet forests; it has only been found in mature forests. It is a nocturnal species. ''Strabomantis bufoniformis'' is uncommon throughout its range, with the exception of Gorgona Island where it is quite common. It may have disappeared from Costa Rica where it has not been seen since 1978. It is classified as "endangered".

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q3023964 bufoniformis Amphibians of Colombia Amphibians of Costa Rica Amphibians of Panama Amphibians described in 1896 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot