In July 2017, I joined biologist Víctor Acosta Chaves, M.Sc. and his team for a survey of the amphibians and reptiles of the Texas A&M University’s Soltis Center for Research and Education (Soltis Center). The Center protects low to mid elevation rainforest (~500m above sea level) and connects with one of the largest pieces of protected land in Central America (Bosque Eterno de los Niños, the largest private reserve in Costa Rica). Situated on the Caribbean side of the continental divide east of Monteverde, the reserve receives a lot of rainfall and thus is perfect habitat for many amphibians. Over three days and nights we found at least 22 amphibian species! So as to assist future visitors to the TAMU Soltis Center in identifying the amphibians they encounter, I created this webpage. Enjoy the photos, and if you are fortunate enough to visit the Soltis Center, happy frogging!
The Texas A&M University’s Soltis Center for Research and Education
Agalychnis callidryas
Agalychnis saltator
Craugastor fitzingeri
Dendropsophus ebraccatus
Duellmanohyla rufioculis
Oophaga pumilio
Pristimantis cerasinus
Pristimantis ridens
Rana vaillanti
Rana warszewitschii
Rhaebo haematiticus
Teratohyla spinosa
Tlalocohyla loquax
Amphibians we found in July 2017
Agalychnis callidryas
Agalychnis saltator
Bufo marinus
Centrolene ilex
Cochranella granulosa
Craugastor bransfordii
Craugastor crassidigitus
Craugastor fitzingeri
Craugastor gollmeri
Dendropsophus ebraccatus
Diasporus diastema
Duellmanohyla rufioculis
Leptodactylus savagei
Oophaga pumilio
Pristimantis cerasinus
Pristimantis ridens
Rana vaillanti
Rana warszewitschii
Rhaebo haematiticus
Teratohyla spinosa
Tlalocohyla loquax
Smilisca baudinii
The Soltis Center also protects some beautiful waterfalls:
Thanks again to biologist Víctor Acosta Chaves, M.Sc. and his team:
SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger:
Thanks again to the staff and management of the Soltis Center!
If you want to find frogs in Costa Rica, consider joining a SAVE THE FROGS! Costa Rica Ecotour. We look forward to introducing you to Costa Rica’s amazing amphibians!