Marañón poison frog
A species of Excidobates Scientific name : Excidobates mysteriosus Genus : Excidobates
Marañón poison frog, A species of Excidobates
Scientific name: Excidobates mysteriosus
Genus: Excidobates
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Description
The Marañón poison frog (Excidobates mysteriosus; rana venenosa in Spanish) is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to Cordillera del Condor in the upper Marañón River drainage of the Cajamarca Department, Peru. At the type locality its natural habitat is primary premontane forest. Breeding takes place in bromeliads. It is threatened by habitat loss. It may also be collected for international trade.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Marañón poison frog primarily feeds on small invertebrates, exhibiting a particular preference for ants and mites. This diet helps provide the alkaloids used in the frog's toxic secretions.
Appearance
Marañón poison frog is a small, slender amphibian with smooth, moist skin. Its predominant colors are black and orange, arranged in distinct alternating bands. Younger individuals have a more uniform dark coloration, which breaks into bands as they mature. There is minimal variation in size or color between genders.
Behavior
Marañón poison frog is primarily terrestrial, often found hiding beneath leaf litter in its humid forest habitat. It is a diurnal and solitary species, with marked territorial tendencies. Marañón poison frog exhibits remarkable mating behavior. The male leads the female to a desirable breeding site, often a tiny pool of water, where he guards the eggs until hatching.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Poison dart frog Genus
Excidobates Species
Marañón poison frog 
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