Three-striped Poison Frog
Ameerega trivittata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
- GenusAmeerega
- SpeciesAmeerega trivittata (Three-striped Poison Frog)
About the Three-striped Poison Frog
Ameerega trivittata, formerly Epipedobates trivittatus, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae commonly known as the three-striped poison frog. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, possibly Ecuador, and possibly French Guiana.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest floors and intermittent freshwater marshes. A. trivittata is diurnal and terrestrial. Its distinctive features include its large size (up to 50 mm), granular skin, lack of webbing between digits, and distinctive striped markings. The colour of these markings varies; typically the stripes are green, but yellow and orange specimens occur, as well. It lays terrestrial eggs, which are hidden in clutches under leaves. The males take care of the eggs and carry the tadpoles on their backs to pools once they have hatched. The species is currently threatened by habitat loss.
The male three-striped poison frog has a snout–vent length of about 42 mm (1.65 in) and the female reaches about 55 mm (2.17 in). It has a slightly protruding snout with no teeth, finely granulated skin on its dorsal surface and smooth skin on its flanks and ventral... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Three-striped 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 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 2 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Three-striped Poison Frog in Cordillera Azul National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Three-striped Poison Frog sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 63 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Three-striped Poison Frog in Cordillera Azul National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Three-striped Poison Frog in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.