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Best May–Nov

Emerald Glass Frog

Espadarana prosoblepon · Caribbean foothills · Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

The most reliable place to see the emerald glass frog in Costa Rica is forested foothill and mid-elevation streams, including Caribbean foothills near Sarapiquí, best May–Nov. Glass frogs are tiny, green, and nocturnal, calling from the undersides of leaves over running water in the rains — they demand the right night, the right stream, and a careful ear.

About this speciesmoderate to find
RegionCaribbean foothills · Sarapiquí
GroupHerp
Best monthsMay–Nov
Sighting rate55%12-month verified rate
Specialist guides0Verified for this species
Logged tripsBehind the sighting rate
Field craft & timing

Photographing the emerald glass frog

A macro lens with gentle diffused flash reveals the translucent belly; work from beside the stream and avoid disturbing the eggs on the leaves.

Best light — Wet-season nights, by running water
Prime regions — Sarapiquí foothills, foothill streams
Peak months — May–Nov
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Sarapiquí foothillsfoothill streams

Monthly sighting chance across the year · peak in June.

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