Golden toad role in ecosystem

The golden toad, native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica, played a significant role in its ecosystem as a bioindicator species, reflecting the health of its environment. Its presence helped maintain the balance of insect populations, as it primarily fed on small invertebrates. The toad's decline due to climate change and habitat loss highlighted the fragility of its ecosystem, serving as a warning for broader environmental issues. The loss of such species can disrupt food webs and indicate larger ecological shifts.