fullscreen

eFinder

eFinder

Home › Biodiversity Discovery › Article

Nocturnal 'coffee frog' discovered in Costa Rica

Phys · · 218 words · By Alexander Pol
Biodiversity Discovery Environmental Conservation
headphones Listen to the eFinder podcast briefing
Generate a natural audio summary of this story
Daily briefing

What to know about Biodiversity Discovery

Researchers have discovered a new species of nocturnal tree frog, nicknamed the 'coffee frog,' endemic to Costa Rica's central Pacific region. While the frogs thrive in coffee plantations, experts warn that agrochemicals used in farming may pose a risk to their development.

Propaganda risk 10%
Claims checked 6
Techniques found 1
Topics 2

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
Left0%
Center86%
Right14%

7 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

Nocturnal 'coffee frog' discovered in Costa Rica Alexander Pol Deputy Editor 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…

Why it matters

Measuring less than 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) and known as the "spring frog," AFP reporters observed the dark green-spotted amphibians in San Lorenzo de Tarrazú.

Common ground

"It's a new species of tree frog for science, and endemic to Costa Rica," researcher Wagner Chaves-Acuna told AFP, citing findings by colleagues from the University of Costa Rica and Argentina's National Council for Scientific and Technical Research.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Researchers have discovered a new species of nocturnal tree frog, nicknamed the 'coffee frog,' endemic to Costa Rica's central Pacific region. While the frogs thrive in coffee plantations, experts warn that agrochemicals used in farming may pose a risk to their development.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nocturnal-coffee-frog-costa-rica.html

analyticsAnalysis

10%
Propaganda Score
confidence: 100%
Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

warning
Loaded Language 70% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

check_circle Corroborated 5
verified Verified By Reference 1
check_circle
Claim 1: “A tiny greenish, nocturnal frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in Costa Rica's central Pacific region”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent sources, including Dailydispatch, AFP (via YouTube and web search), and other news reports, confirm the discovery of a tiny greenish nocturnal frog in Costa Rica's central Pacific region that thrives in coffee plantations.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Events in the year 2026 in Costa Rica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_Costa_Rica
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Costa Rica is located on the Central American Isthmus, surrounding the point 10° north of the equator and 84° west of the prime meridian. It has 212 km of Caribbean Sea coastline and 1,016 on the Nort…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Costa_Rica
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rail transport in Costa Rica is primarily under the stewardship of Incofer (Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles), an autonomous institution of the state. Incofer owns the national railway infrast…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Costa_Rica
+ 4 more evidence sources
check_circle
Claim 2: “feeding instead on the small insects in the habitat.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent sources (Dailydispatch, The Times, and other web search results) explicitly state that the frog does not eat coffee berries but feeds on small insects in the habitat.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — It is also known as the 'coffee frog' because coffee plantations provide an ideal habitat for shelter and food. Far from feeding on the red coffee beans, these amphibians feed on small insects that ab…
https://en.infoanimales.net/frogs-a/A-new-species-of-coffee-…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Generally, frogs seek out shade, moisture and food in the crops -- but they are not after the coffee berries, feeding instead on the small insects in the habitat. Chaves-Acuna warns that pesticide use…
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260808-nocturnal-cof…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Despite its nickname, the frog does not feed on coffee berries. Instead, it uses vegetation around the plantations for shelter and feeds on small insects.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/meet-costa-ricas…
+ 1 more evidence source
check_circle
Claim 3: “Measuring less than 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) and known as the "spring frog," AFP reporters observed the dark green-spotted amphibians in San Lorenzo de Tarrazú.”
CORROBORATED
Three independent web search results (including Malay Mail and AFP) confirm the frog measures less than 4 cm, is known as the 'spring frog', is dark green-spotted, and was observed in San Lorenzo de Tarrazú. Wikipedia confirms the existence of San Lorenzo as a district of Tarrazú, Costa Rica.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — San Lorenzo District may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Lorenzo_District
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — San Lorenzo is a district of the Tarrazú canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Lorenzo_District,_Tarrazú
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tarrazú is the fifth canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica. The head city of the canton is San Marcos. It is part of Los Santos Zone, together with Dota and León Cortés Castro.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarrazú_(canton)
+ 3 more evidence sources
check_circle
Claim 4: “It's a new species of tree frog for science, and endemic to Costa Rica”
CORROBORATED
The claim that it is a new species of tree frog endemic to Costa Rica is reported by Dailydispatch (quoting researcher Wagner Chaves-Acuna) and corroborated by multiple web search results.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The discovery highlights Costa Rica's natural wealth, but also the fragility of its ecosystems. The international scientific community has celebrated the news as a reminder that many species remain to…
https://en.depeces.com/A-new-coffee-brown-frog-surprises-sci…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — A new endemic Costa Rican tree frog, under 4 cm long, inhabits coffee plantations in the central Pacific region. The nocturnal species feeds on insects and males produce high-pitched calls using an in…
https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nocturnal-coffee-frog-costa-ri…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — costarica_frog The frogs organs can be seen through its underside [Courtesy of Brian Kubicki]. Scientists are unsure as to why the frogs have such a see-through appearance, but a leading theory is tha…
https://americans.org/beautiful-new-species-of-tree-frog-dis…
+ 1 more evidence source
check_circle
Claim 5: “Also nicknamed the "coffee frog," the species has another distinctive trait: Males have a translucent throat that inflates with their short, high-pitched call.”
CORROBORATED
The nickname 'coffee frog' and the specific trait of males having a translucent throat that inflates during high-pitched calls are confirmed by both Dailydispatch and independent web search results.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Top 10 Best Coffee & Tea Near Flower Mound, Texas - With Real Reviews Sort: Recommended
https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=coffee&find_loc=Flower+Moun…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Top 10 Best Coffee & Tea in Flower Mound, TX - Last Updated May 2026 - Yelp - Cerulean Blue Coffee House, Trio Coffee, Bruvana Coffee House, Sip Stir Coffee House, Grutogi Bistro, Marty B's Coffee, 15…
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=coffee+&+tea&find_loc=…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Coffee is a beverage brewed from roasted ground coffee beans. Dark-colored and bitter, coffee has a stimulating effect on humans due to its caffeine content; however decaffeinated coffee is also comme…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee
+ 1 more evidence source
verified
Claim 6: “citing findings by colleagues from the University of Costa Rica and Argentina's National Council for Scientific and Technical Research.”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
While the provided evidence contains general information about the University of Costa Rica and the Discovery channel, none of the provided evidence snippets explicitly mention the 'National Council for Scientific and Technical Research' of Argentina or link these specific institutions to the discovery of this frog.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — The University of Costa Rica (Spanish: Universidad de Costa Rica, abbreviated UCR) is a public university in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria Rodr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Costa_Rica
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Heredia (Spanish pronunciation: [eˈɾeðja]) is a district in the Heredia canton of Heredia province, Costa Rica. As the seat of the municipality of Heredia canton, it is awarded the status of city, and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heredia,_Costa_Rica
+ 3 more evidence sources
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.