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Phantasmal poison frog

A species of Epipedobates
Scientific name : Epipedobates tricolor Genus : Epipedobates

Phantasmal poison frog, A species of Epipedobates
Scientific name: Epipedobates tricolor
Genus: Epipedobates
Phantasmal poison frog (Epipedobates tricolor) Photo By Ruben Undheim , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The phantasmal poison frog or phantasmal poison-arrow frog (Epipedobates tricolor) is a species of poison dart frog. It is endemic to Ecuador and known from the Andean slopes of the central Ecuador in Bolívar Province. They have radiant colors. This species is endangered, and there are only a few locations in the wild where they are known to live.

General Info

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Phantasmal poison frog are insectivores, primarily consuming small invertebrates. Their diet frequently consists of ants, beetles, and other tiny arthropods, adeptly capturing their prey using a fast-acting neurotoxic secretion to immobilize them.

Appearance

Phantasmal poison frog is a small frog with a slender body and smooth skin. Its primary coloration is bright orange or red, complemented by striking blue or green stripes running down its body. While males are slightly smaller than females, there are no notable differences in coloration or pattern between sexes. Their prominent features include their long, slender legs and large, round toe discs, which assist them with climbing and adhesion.

Behavior

Phantasmal poison frog's distinct behaviors are largely defensive, including conspicuous warning coloration and noxious skin secretions. As diurnal animals, they are active during the day, foraging for small arthropods. Phantasmal poison frog practices complex mating rituals involving vocal calls and tactile behavior. Territoriality is exhibited with males defending egg-laying sites.

Population

Decreasing
Phantasmal poison frog (Epipedobates tricolor) Phantasmal poison frog (Epipedobates tricolor) Photo By Ruben Undheim , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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