Hyalinobatrachium chirripoi
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Hyalinobatrachium chirripoi

Hyalinobatrachium chirripoi is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae. It is found in extreme northern Ecuador, northwestern Colombia (Chocó and Córdoba west and north of Cordillera Occidental), Panama, and Costa Rica, as well as in Honduras. The specific name chirripoi refers to the Chirripó Indians inhabiting the area of the type locality, Suretka in the Talamanca canton of Costa Rica. Common name Suretka glass frog has been coined for it.

Appearance

Adult males measure 24–26 mm (0.9–1.0 in) and adult females 26–30 mm (1.0–1.2 in) in snout–vent length. The tympanum is not visible. The finger and toe tips have truncate tips. The digits are webbed, the toes extensively so. The dorsum is green and is covered with tiny yellow spots. The ventral surface is transparent, revealing the red heart and the white digestive tract and liver. The iris is golden yellow.

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References

1. Hyalinobatrachium chirripoi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyalinobatrachium_chirripoi
2. Hyalinobatrachium chirripoi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/55006/11235906

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