Río Madre de Dios Poison Frog
Ameerega simulans
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
- GenusAmeerega
- SpeciesAmeerega simulans (Río Madre de Dios Poison Frog)
About the Río Madre de Dios Poison Frog
Ameerega simulans is a small to medium-sized species of poison dart frog that lives in Peru in Puno described in 1998. It can be found at an elevation of 400–600 m. Females with average size of 23.6–27 mm are slightly larger than males that measure on average 18.9–22.4 mm (a sign of sexual dimorphism).
This frog lives in lowland and submontane rainforests, where it has been observed on the leaf litter. Scientists saw the frog between 300 and 600 meters above sea level. The frog's known range includes two protected parks: Bahuaja-Sonene National Park and Manu Biosphere Reserve.
The female frog lays eggs on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the male frog carries the tadpoles to water. The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. It suffers from localized habitat loss in some parts of its range, usually associated with agriculture and livestock cultivation. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Río Madre de Dios 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 Río Madre de Dios Poison Frog in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Río Madre de Dios Poison Frog sighting in Manu National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Río Madre de Dios Poison Frog in Manu National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Río Madre de Dios Poison Frog in Manu National Park in our monthly data.