Photo 4.7
This species of harlequin toad, Atelopus varius (Critically Endangered), was once abundant in Costa Rica and western Panama. Over 100 separate populations were once known from Costa Rica. Declines began at Monteverde in 1988, and by 1996 it was believed to be extinct in Costa Rica. Serious population crashes have also taken place in Panama, though it was recorded as recently at 2002. A small population was rediscovered in Costa Rica in 2003.
Photo: © Michael and Patricia Fogden.