Brachycephalus pitanga

Description:

Tiny measurement, less than Half an inch !!!! Looks like a tinny toy. Brachycephalus pitanga is a recently discovered toadlet species that has been described only in the last decade. Their striking coloration is probably related to skin toxins, but despite their vivid coloration, their size is so small that if you are unaware of their occurrence in the area it would be easy to overlook them while walking over the leaflitter. These pictures were taken in the Atlantic Forest in southeast of Brazil, inside a private reserve called Guainumbi (São Luis do Paraitinga city, São Paulo State).

Habitat:

Brazillian rainforest next Ubatuba city

Notes:

Brazillian name: Sapinho pingo-de-ouro