Amarakaeri Poison Frog
Ameerega shihuemoy
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
- GenusAmeerega
- SpeciesAmeerega shihuemoy (Amarakaeri Poison Frog)
About the Amarakaeri Poison Frog
Ameerega shihuemoy, the Amarakaeri poison frog, is a species of dart frog endemic to a small region in southeastern Peru in the Manú District where it lives in the transition zone between montane rainforest and the lowland rainforest. The frog is a member of the Ameerega picta group. It was discovered at the Manú Learning Centre where it is known to occur in pieces of selectively logged forest. This species is threatened by habitat loss due to agriculture, gold mining, oil extraction, road construction, and logging. Currently the frog is only known from nine locations globally; three sites in the Manú Biosphere Reserve, and six in Amarakaeri Communal Reserve.
The word shihuemoy in the species' scientific name is the Harakmbut word for a poison dart frog. The Amarakaeri People who are an indigenous group in southeastern Peru are speakers of the Harakmbut linguistic group, and live within the known range of the frog species.
Ameerega shihuemoy is a terrestrial frog which primarily inhabits fast-flowing rocky streams, and low disturbance forested areas in the Andean foothills of the Manú District. The frogs have only been found within primary rainforest... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Amarakaeri Poison Frog in Manu 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 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Amarakaeri Poison Frog in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Amarakaeri Poison Frog sighting in Manu National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Amarakaeri Poison Frog in Manu National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Amarakaeri Poison Frog in Manu National Park in our monthly data.