# Tiny coffee frog discovered in Costa Rica plantations 2026-08-08T18:29:08+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Researchers have identified a new nocturnal frog species living among coffee shrubs in Costa Rica's central Pacific region, reports Times of India. The amphibian, less than 4 cm long, was found in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu, a highland coffee-growing area. It uses plantation vegetation for shelter and feeds on small insects, not coffee berries. Male frogs produce short, high-pitched calls at night. The species depends on nearby streams for tadpole development, making clean water essential. Scientists from the University of Costa Rica and Argentina's National Council for Scientific and Technical Research warn that pesticides used on coffee plantations could threaten the frog's habitat. The discovery adds to Costa Rica's rich amphibian diversity and shows that specialised wildlife can survive in agricultural landscapes. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: agriculture, amphibian, biodiversity, coffee frog, Costa Rica, new species Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tiny-coffee-frog-discovered-in-costa-rica-plantations/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tiny-coffee-frog-discovered-in-costa-rica-plantations/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.