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New frog species discovered in Costa Rica, but pesticides pose a threat

Scientists have discovered a new tree frog species living on coffee plantations in Costa Rica, but pesticides threaten their habitat.

9 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Researchers have discovered a new species of frog in Costa Rica, characterized by its small size and green color. This animal, which is found only in Costa Rica, has its ideal habitat on local coffee plantations.

Wagner Chaves-Acuña, affiliated with the Argentine research center Conicet and the University of Costa Rica, confirms that this frog is a new tree frog species. The discovery provides new insights into the biodiversity of the area.

However, the use of pesticides on these coffee plantations poses a threat to their habitat. The impact of these pesticides could have implications for the survival of this new species.

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