Pleasing Poison Frog
Ameerega bassleri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
- GenusAmeerega
- SpeciesAmeerega bassleri (Pleasing Poison Frog)
About the Pleasing Poison Frog
The pleasing poison frog (Ameerega bassleri) is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae endemic to Peru. The specific name bassleri honors Harvey Bassler, an American geologist and paleontologist. The species is found in lowland and montane tropical moist forests, in both pristine and slightly degraded habitat, in the Amazon drainage of Peru at elevations of 270–1,200 m. This frog is commonly found no more than 300 m from streams. At lower elevations, it seems to limited to moist microhabitats near streams at the bases of mountains, it seems to be less specific at higher elevations.
The frog's known range includes at least two protected parks: Parque Nacional Cordillera Azul and Parque Nacional Cordillera Esclera. Scientists believe it could also live in Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo. Although it can be extremely common in places, the pleasing poison frog is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN due to ongoing habitat loss, mostly caused by farming and ranching.
While this frog is seen on the international pet trade, scientists do not believe this is a threat to the species overall. Captive breeding for the pet trade... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pleasing Poison Frog in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pleasing Poison Frog in Cordillera Azul National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Pleasing Poison Frog sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pleasing Poison Frog in Cordillera Azul National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Pleasing Poison Frog in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.