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Ranitomeya reticulata
This tiny reticulated dart frog was shown to me at the Otorongo Lodge by the owner Antony Giardenelli, who found this new variation of the reticulated dart frog. If you check the literature, you'll see that typically this species is red clear down the middle of its back. This froglet is tiny, not quite ¾" long. It is considered moderately poisonous. This is likely a female, because males only reach about 12mm, and this is closer to 20mm, a size reached by females.
It was spotted in a moist area of the riverine forest on a bluff above the Amazon River.
Antony was hoping this was a new species, but authorities decided it was only a variation. Ah well, it's beautiful nevertheless.
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my dream frogy,,,, nice one
Awesome series! :)
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Thanks, guys. I felt really honored to get to see it. Like many things, it was just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. And so TINY!
Amazing find Irene !!!
Your lovely photos enhance the frog's uniqueness. Wonderful spotting Irene !
Wow! What a find Irene!!! T F S...
Wonderful....words fail me...you were lucky to see this and a variant too...even rarer. Thanks, for sharing.
Little Red Riding Hood?
Gorgeous!
Wow what an amazing outfit.
Thanks, Reza! I felt really lucky to get a picture of such a tiny, beautiful, dangerous frog!
Awesome !