Common rocket frog
A species of Colostethus Scientific name : Colostethus inguinalis Genus : Colostethus
Common rocket frog, A species of Colostethus
Scientific name: Colostethus inguinalis
Genus: Colostethus
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Photo By Grupo Herpetlogico de Antioquia, Universidad de Antioquia, Museo de Herpetologia , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Colostethus inguinalis is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to northwestern and northcentral Colombia. Its common name is common rocket frog, although this name can also refer to Colostethus panamansis that until 2004 was considered a junior synonym of Colostethus inguinalis. Much of the older literature on Colostethus inguinalis is actually about Colostethus panamansis.
General Info
Lifespan
1-3 years
Diet
Common rocket frog follows an insectivorous diet, specifically focused on small arthropods. This species displays a clear preference for crustaceans and spiders, securing its sustenance mostly from leaf litter.
Appearance
Common rocket frog is a small-sized frog with a slim, smooth-skinned body. Its primary coloration is a striking blend of black and green with unique, bold yellow stripes extending from its eyes to their body, distinguishing them instantly. There aren't any prominent differences based on age, gender, or subspecies in these frogs.
Behavior
Common rocket frog is predominantly diurnal, engaging in foraging activities during daylight hours. Distinctively, this species adopts a sedentary lifestyle, rarely venturing beyond its home range. They engage in solitary activities, marking forests floor territories with olfactory cues. Well adapted to its habitat, common rocket frog demonstrates agility in climbing vegetation and navigating stream beds.
Population
Decreasing
Photo By Grupo Herpetlogico de Antioquia, Universidad de Antioquia, Museo de Herpetologia , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Poison dart frog Genus
Colostethus Species
Common rocket frog 
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