Craugastoridae
Craugastoridae is a family of frogs commonly known as rain frogs. They are native to Central America and northern South America. This family is characterized by their direct development, meaning they skip the tadpole stage and hatch as miniature versions of adult frogs. This adaptation is particularly common in terrestrial species that live in moist leaf litter or humid forest environments.
The family Craugastoridae is quite diverse, containing over 350 species within numerous genera. Some well-known genera
Reproduction in Craugastoridae involves the female laying fertilized eggs on land, often in moist soil, under