Pongo de Aguirre Poison Frog
Ameerega pongoensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
- GenusAmeerega
- SpeciesAmeerega pongoensis (Pongo de Aguirre Poison Frog)
About the Pongo de Aguirre Poison Frog
Ameerega pongoensis, formerly Epipedobates pongoensis, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae that is endemic to the San Martín and Loreto Regions of Peru. This frog lives in primary and secondary forest and lowland riparian forest. The frog has been observed exclusively near streams with slow-moving current. Scientists saw the frog between 200 and 800 meters above sea level.
The frog's known range includes two protected parks: Cordillera Azul National Park and Cordillera Escalera Regional Conservation Area. The tadpoles have been observed in slow-moving streams. The IUCN classifies this frog as vulnerable to extinction. Its principal threat is habitat loss associated with agriculture, especially commercial palm cultivation. It is also illegally harvested for international trade. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pongo de Aguirre 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.