Reticulated poison frog
A species of Ranitomeya Scientific name : Ranitomeya ventrimaculata Genus : Ranitomeya
Reticulated poison frog, A species of Ranitomeya
Scientific name: Ranitomeya ventrimaculata
Genus: Ranitomeya
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Description
The reticulated poison frog (Ranitomeya ventrimaculata), known in French as dendrobate à ventre tacheté, is a species of poison dart frog. It is native to South America, where it can be found in Brazil, southeastern Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Peru.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Reticulated poison frog primarily feeds on small invertebrates, specialized in ants and mites. Its evolved tongue structure efficiently captures small, soft-bodied prey, incentivizing a diet abundant in these arthropods.
Appearance
Reticulated poison frog is a small, slender frog with smooth skin. Notable for its vivid, dramatic coloration, it displays a striking overlay of black spots against a luminous background of yellow, orange, or red. Its belly is light blue or white with black spots. There's little variation in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Reticulated poison frog are distinguished by their complex vocalization and territorial habits. Dominantly diurnal, they spend daytime foraging and hunting, depending largely on small arthropods. Demonstrating a unique cooperative system, females lay non-fertile 'nurse' eggs for the nourishment of offspring. Remarkably, some individuals 'carry' tadpoles on their backs to suitable water bodies, showcasing a fascinating parent-offspring interaction.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Poison dart frog Genus
Ranitomeya Species
Reticulated poison frog 
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