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Strawberry poison-dart frog

Oophaga pumilio

Description:

The strawberry poison frog is perhaps most famous for its widespread variation in coloration, comprising approximately 15–30 color morphs, most of which are presumed to be true-breeding. O. pumilio, while not the most poisonous of the dendrobatids, is the most toxic member of its genus.

Habitat:

Found in Central America. It is common throughout its range, which extends from eastern central Nicaragua through Costa Rica and northwestern Panama. The species is often found in humid lowlands and premontane forest, but large populations are also found in disturbed areas such as plantations.

Notes:

Taken at the Vancouver Aquarium.

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2 Comments

PeterJanzen
PeterJanzen 7 years ago

this is Epipedobates anthonyi from Ecuador

CoastalJHawk
CoastalJHawk 12 years ago

Very nice! Awesome capture.

lana.decle
Spotted by
lana.decle

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Spotted on Jan 29, 2012
Submitted on Feb 5, 2012

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