Reticulated Poison Frog
Ranitomeya reticulata
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAmphibia · Anura · Dendrobatidae
About
The red-backed poison frog is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is an arboreal insectivorous species, and is the second-most poisonous species in the genus, after R. variabilis. Like many species of small, poisonous frogs native to South America, it is grouped with the poison dart frogs, and is a moderately toxic species, containing poison capable of causing serious injury to humans, and death in animals such as chickens. R. reticulata is native to the Amazon rainforest in Peru and Ecuador.
Fun Fact
The reticulated poison frog was one of the first animals discovered to form true monogamous pair bonds — mated pairs fertilize eggs together and both parents care for tadpoles.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in primary and secondary rainforests.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance