The Nicaragua giant glass frog is relatively bigger than most of the other species of glass frogs, and hence gets the name. However, they are only medium-sized frogs and are found in parts of South America.

Scientific Name – Espadarana prosoblepon

Classification – Espadarana

Gender Names – Male – male; Female – female; Baby – tadpole

Collective Noun – Knot

Length/Size – 21-28 mm for males; 25-31 mm for females

Life Expectancy – 10 to 14 years

Mating Season – May to November

Gestation Period – Around 10 days

Special Features – Known for their coloration having an emerald green upper surface marked by black flecks, while the underside is yellow

Geographical Distribution – Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and Honduras

Natural Habitat – Lowland tropical forests, montane cloud forests

Conservation Status – Least Concern

Diet – Mostly spiders and soft-bodied insects

Predators – Birds of prey, snakes, water birds