Blessed Poison Frog
A species of Ranitomeya Scientific name : Ranitomeya benedicta Genus : Ranitomeya
Blessed Poison Frog, A species of Ranitomeya
Scientific name: Ranitomeya benedicta
Genus: Ranitomeya
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Description
Ranitomeya benedicta, sometimes called the blessed poison frog, is a species of poison dart frog found in the lowland rainforest of the Pampas del Sacramento in southern Loreto and eastern San MartÃn Region, northeastern Peru. Before 2008, the species was considered a subspecies of Ranitomeya fantastica. The IUCN considers the species vulnerable because of limited habitat range, habitat loss, and collection for the pet trade.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Blessed Poison Frog primarily subsists on a diet of invertebrates, with a particular fondness for minute arthropods. As an opportunistic feeder, it exhibits significant foraging behavior, often consuming diverse insects like ants, mites, and small beetles.
Appearance
Blessed Poison Frog is a petite frog, dwarfed by a mere two centimeters in length. It boasts a long, slender body covered in smooth, moist skin, which manifests in vivid colorations. The dominant hue is a fiery red, offset with striking blue and black bands that wrap around its legs and sides. Notably, there's no significant variation in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies prevalent in this species.
Behavior
Blessed Poison Frog is a predominantly solitary species, pairing only temporarily during breeding season. Notably, it demonstrates intricate paternal care; males carry fertilized eggs to suitable microhabitats. Females exhibit an unusual foraging habit of seeking alkaloid-rich ants and mites, which contributes to blessed Poison Frog's toxic skin secretion. This behavior, along with their vibrant coloration, acts as an effective self-defense mechanism in their dense rainforest habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Poison dart frog Genus
Ranitomeya Species
Blessed Poison Frog 
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