Niceforonia latens

Niceforonia latens
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Strabomantidae
Genus: Niceforonia
Species:
N. latens
Binomial name
Niceforonia latens
(Lynch, 1989)
Synonyms
  • Eleutherodactylus latens Lynch, 1989
  • Hypodactylus latens (Lynch, 1989)

Niceforonia latens is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to the Cordillera Central of Colombia, and is known from the Antioquia, Caldas, Quindío, and Tolima Departments. Its natural habitats are sub-páramos and páramos at elevations of 2,690–3,350 m (8,830–10,990 ft) above sea level. It occurs on fallen leaves and grass roots. It is a rare species, although its cryptic habits might contribute to this impression. It is threatened by habitat loss (deforestation).