{
  "id": 328501,
  "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",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-08T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/08/09/new-tiny-frog-species-discovered-in-costa-rican-coffee-fields/230600"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new species of tiny greenish frog, known as the \"spring frog\" or \"coffee frog,\" has been discovered in Costa Rica's central Pacific region within coffee plantations. Measuring less than four centimeters, the amphibian has been observed in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu. The species, endemic to Costa Rica, was identified by researcher Wagner Chaves-Acuna, who confirmed it as a new tree frog species. Males of the species have a translucent throat that enlarges with their high-pitched call. The frogs are active at night, singing while perched on coffee shrubs. They prefer shade, moisture, and small insects in the habitat, feeding on the insects rather than the coffee berries. Chaves-Acuna expressed concern over the potential risks posed by agrochemicals used in farming, noting that pesticides can travel through the air and soil, entering the aquatic systems where the tadpoles develop.",
  "summary": "COSTA RICA, Aug 9 — A tiny greenish, noctural frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in...",
  "key_points": [
    "Tiny greenish frog species, \"spring frog\" or \"coffee frog,\" discovered in Costa Rican coffee fields.",
    "Measuring under four centimeters, the amphibian was found in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu.",
    "Concern over agrochemical risks from pesticides affecting tadpoles' aquatic development."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The discovery of this tiny frog species highlights concerns over the impact of agrochemicals used in coffee farming on endemic wildlife, particularly the vulnerable tadpoles that develop in aquatic systems.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Phys.org",
        "title": "Nocturnal 'coffee frog' discovered in Costa Rica",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/nocturnal-coffee-frog-discovered-in-costa-rica-304943",
        "published": "2026-08-08T10:00:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}