Phantasmal Poison Frog
Phantasmal poison frog is a species of frog endemic to Ecuador. The attractively colored species exists in a few locations in the wild. As it name suggests, the poison in its skin is highly toxic.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus | Epipedobates |
| Scientific Name | Epipedobates tricolor |
| Other Names | Phantasmal poison-arrow frog |
| Size | Around 2.3 cm (0.9 in) |
| Weight | Around 2.5 g |
| Color | Generally green, yellow, dark brown or brick red with longitudinal stripes |
| Distribution | Ecuador |
| Habitat | Tropical forest floor particularly near streams, and in wetlands at an elevation between 319 and 1,769 m (1,047 and 5,804 ft) above sea level |
| Diet | A variety of small arthropods, including insects |
| Breeding Season | Rainy season |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 15 to 40 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 2 weeks |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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Published on April 14th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
