Granular poison frog
A species of Oophaga Scientific name : Oophaga granulifera Genus : Oophaga
Granular poison frog, A species of Oophaga
Scientific name: Oophaga granulifera
Genus: Oophaga
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Description
The granular poison frog (Oophaga granulifera) is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae, found in Costa Rica and Panama. Originally described as Dendrobates granuliferus, it was moved to Oophaga in 1994. Its natural habitats are tropical humid lowland forests; it is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Granular poison frog species predominantly consumes a diet of ants and mites. Its unique feeding strategy involves actively hunting these small invertebrates, making them a crucial part of its nutritional intake.
Appearance
Granular poison frog is a small, brightly colored frog, renowned for its striking red and blue coloration. Its smooth, granular skin enhances its vibrant hues. Adorned with distinguishing blue limbs, its base color varies from light red-orange to a darker, almost brick red. The species shows no significant variance in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Granular poison frog displays arboreal, diurnal behavior with a diet primarily consisting of small arthropods. Territoriality is a distinctive aspect, as individuals fiercely guard their habitats. The species also exhibits an unusual reproductive behavior- the adults feed their tadpoles unfertilized eggs, providing key nutrients. This form of parental care is unique among amphibians.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Poison dart frog Genus
Oophaga Species
Granular poison frog 
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