A spine beside the thumb
It has a spine on the prepollex, a structure beside the first finger that gives spinosa its name.
Teratohyla spinosa
Dwarf Glassfrog
Reticulated iris
Its large eyes have a greyish-ivory iris crossed by a fine network of black lines.
Eggs beneath leaves
It lays eggs on the underside of leaves above streams, usually close to the leaf margin.
Brief maternal care
After laying, the female stays over the eggs for a few hours before leaving.
Distribution
Records consulted from Chocó, Valle del Cauca and Nariño. Its international range extends from Honduras to Ecuador.