{
  "id": 304943,
  "title": "Nocturnal 'coffee frog' discovered in Costa Rica",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/nocturnal-coffee-frog-discovered-in-costa-rica-304943",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-08T10:00:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nocturnal-coffee-frog-costa-rica.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A newly discovered, nocturnal frog species thrives in Costa Rica's coffee plantations, facing potential threats from agrochemicals used in farming. Measuring less than 4 centimeters in length, this tiny greenish amphibian, dubbed the \"spring frog\" or \"coffee frog,\" was observed in San Lorenzo de Tarrazú by AFP reporters. The species, described as a new tree frog for science and endemic to Costa Rica, is known for its distinctive translucent throat that inflates during short, high-pitched calls primarily at night. Chaves-Acuna, the researcher leading the study, explained that these frogs prefer shade, moisture, and small insects within the coffee crop, rather than the berries themselves. He cautioned that pesticide usage on coffee farms could pose a risk to these amphibians, as poisons can travel through the air, seep into the soil, and contaminate aquatic systems where tadpoles develop.",
  "summary": "A tiny greenish, nocturnal frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in Costa Rica's central Pacific region, where it also faces risks from agrochemicals used in farming.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nocturnal coffee frog discovered in Costa Rica's coffee plantations",
    "Species named spring frog or coffee frog, measuring under 4 cm",
    "Translucent throat inflates during high-pitched night calls"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "New tiny frog species discovered in Costa Rican coffee fields",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/new-tiny-frog-species-discovered-in-costa-rican-coffee-fields",
        "published": "2026-08-08T23:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}