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Ecuadorian Poison Frog — printable fact sheet
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Ecuadorian Poison Frog
Ameerega bilinguis
The Ecuadorian Poison Frog is a small, brightly colored amphibian native to the humid lowland and foothill forests of Ecuador and northern Peru. It is known for its striking black body adorned with vibrant blue or green markings, which serve as a warning to potential predators a…
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- Despite their toxic skin in the wild, Ecuadorian Poison Frogs lose their toxicity when raised in captivity due to changes in diet.
- The Ecuadorian Poison Frog's vibrant coloration acts as an aposematic signal, warning predators of its skin toxins. Unlike many amphibians, males play a significant role in parental care by carrying tadpoles on their backs to water sources. Their toxins are derived from their diet of ants and other small arthropods in the wild.
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