Amazon Poison Frog

Ranitomeya amazonica

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Dendrobatidae

About

Ranitomeya amazonica is a poison dart frog in the genus Ranitomeya. It was first described by Rainer Schulte in 1999 as Dendrobates amazonicus when he separated it from Dendrobates ventrimaculatus, primarily on the basis of call characteristics. The validity of the species has been debated, but further studies, also including genetic data, support its validity.

Fun Fact

Amazon poison frogs form monogamous pair bonds rare in amphibians — coupled frogs coordinate to feed their tadpoles unfertilized eggs in separate water pools.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in primary forest and older secondary forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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