Three-striped poison frog
A species of Ameerega Scientific name : Ameerega trivittata Genus : Ameerega
Three-striped poison frog, A species of Ameerega
Scientific name: Ameerega trivittata
Genus: Ameerega
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Description
Ameerega trivittatus, formerly Epipedobates trivittatus, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae commonly known as the three-striped poison frog. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, possibly Ecuador, and possibly French Guiana.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Three-striped poison frog primarily indulge in arthropodic fare like ants and beetles. They have a unique habit of ingesting small stones, aiding in arthropod exoskeleton breakdown, and nutrient absorption.
Appearance
Three-striped poison frog is a medium-sized frog with a slender body shape. It has smooth, glossy skin that's primarily green, with vertical black stripes and dots. Its eyes are large and silver, and its underside is a rusty red color. There are no noteworthy appearance differences between age groups, genders or subspecies.
Behavior
Three-striped poison frog is a diurnal species, active predominantly during daylight hours. Among its notable behaviors are territorial antagonism and vocalizations, used for attracting mates and deterring rivals. It typically forages on the forest floor, demonstrating a unique hopping locomotion. It lays eggs in terrestrial nests before relocating tadpoles to the water after hatching.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Poison dart frog Genus
Ameerega Species
Three-striped poison frog 
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