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Phyllobates terribilis
it's considered the most venomous frog in the world, native from Colombia, it's natural habitat is in the pacific region (Chocó). It's bright yellow color, an example of aposematism, warns predators about it's toxicity
this ones was taken in the Darwin's expo done in Medellín.
Spotted on Dec 18, 2012
Submitted on Mar 25, 2013
5 Comments
Indeed a "terrible" frog with one of the most toxic organic substance ever!
the strange thing is that it isn't clearly known why it's happening now, the fungus was living with the amphibians all the way around. It's only by the 80's that the infection began
It's more than just there Juan, it is present on all continents with amphibians now :(
Sadly yes... she and a lot of frogs are near extinction because of the chytrid fungus infection. And it's not happening only in Colombia but in all central and south America :(
I was hoping you had seen it in the wild. They are sooo threatened with extinction.