Rana de Cristal de Coloma vs Giant Glass Frog

Nymphargus colomai compared with Nymphargus grandisonae

Key Differences

• Rana de Cristal de Coloma is Endangered while Giant Glass Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rana de Cristal de Coloma	Giant Glass Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Centrolenidae	Centrolenidae
Genus same	Nymphargus	Nymphargus
Species	Nymphargus colomai	Nymphargus grandisonae

Evolutionary Relationship

Rana de Cristal de Coloma and Giant Glass Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Nymphargus.

Conservation Status

Rana de Cristal de Coloma

EN — Endangered

Giant Glass Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rana de Cristal de Coloma	Giant Glass Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rana de Cristal de Coloma

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Giant Glass Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Rana de Cristal de Coloma

<em>Nymphargus colomai</em>, commonly known as Coloma's Glassfrog, is an amphibian species belonging to the genus <em>Nymphargus</em> within the family Centrolenidae. Glassfrogs are named for their translucent ventral skin, through which internal organs are visible, a trait characteristic of this family. This species is classified as Endangered, indicating a high risk of extinction if current conditions and threats persist within its range. It inhabits freshwater-associated environments, moist forests, and wetland habitats typical of neotropical regions, where glassfrogs are typically found on vegetation near fast-flowing streams. Specific country-level distributional records are not detailed in current documentation. The reproductive biology of glassfrogs involves egg deposition on vegetation overhanging water, with hatching tadpoles dropping into streams below. Dietary information specific to this species has not been documented, though centrolenid frogs generally consume small invertebrates. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Threats facing <em>Nymphargus colomai</em> include deforestation, stream degradation, and the chytrid fungal disease affecting amphibians globally.