Panamanian golden frog

Description

Despite its common name,the Panamanian golden frog is a true toad,a member of the family Bufonidae.It was first described as a subspecies of Atelopus varius,but is now classified as a separate species.The Panamanian golden frog is a national symbol and is considered to be one of the most beautiful frogs in Panama.The skin colour ranges from light yellow-green to bright gold,with some individuals exhibiting black spots on their backs and legs.Females are generally larger than males;females typically range from 45 to 63 mm (1.8 to 2.5 in) in length and 4 to 15 g (0.14 to 0.53 oz) in weight,with males between 35 and 48 millimetres (1.4 and 1.9 in) in length and 3 and 12 grams (0.11 and 0.42 oz) in weight.