Manú Poison Frog
Ameerega macero
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
- GenusAmeerega
- SpeciesAmeerega macero (Manú Poison Frog)
About the Manú Poison Frog
The Manú poison frog (Ameerega macero) is a frog species in the family Dendrobatidae found in southern Peru and Brazil. This frog can be found in the drainages of the Manú, Urubamba, Upper Purus and Ucayali Rivers. It can also be found in Serra do Divisor National Park and Alto Juruá Extractive Reserve. Its natural habitats are lowland tropical moist forests and montane forests, in particular bamboo forests, at elevations of 150–1,450 m.
The female frog lays eggs on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the adult frog carries the tadpoles to slow-moving streams. The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. It is locally threatened by habitat loss due to agriculture, and is illegally harvested for the pet trade. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Manú 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 Manú Poison Frog in Manu National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Manú Poison Frog sighting in Manu National Park, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Manú Poison Frog in Manu National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Manú Poison Frog in Manu National Park in our monthly data.