Vicente's poison frog
A species of Oophaga Scientific name : Oophaga vicentei Genus : Oophaga
Vicente's poison frog, A species of Oophaga
Scientific name: Oophaga vicentei
Genus: Oophaga
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Description
Vicente's poison frog (Oophaga vicentei) is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae that is endemic to the Veraguas and Coclé Provinces of central Panama. It is a little known arboreal frog that inhabits humid tropical lowland and montane forest.
General Info
Lifespan
8-13 years
Diet
The diet of vicente's poison frog is primarily insectivorous, focusing particularly on ants and termites. As a dendrobatid, this species exhibits active foraging behavior and is known for its specialized diet revolving around myrmecophagy.
Appearance
The vicente's poison frog is a small, brightly colored frog with noticeable contrasting stripes. Its slim, smooth-skinned body is dominantly red or orange, with defining blue or black longitudinal lines. The color patterns vary among individuals. Males and females appear similar, but males are slightly smaller. This amphibian lacks any significant protruding features such as wings or horns.
Behavior
Vicente's poison frog exhibits distinct maternal care behavior by providing nutritional provisioning to its offspring through unfertilized eggs, a trait called obligate oophagy. It is primarily a solitary, diurnal creature with marked territoriality. Adaptations for survival include vibrant coloration, potentially for aposematic warning display.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Poison dart frog Genus
Oophaga Species
Vicente's poison frog 
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