Spot-legged Poison Frog
Ameerega picta
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
- GenusAmeerega
- SpeciesAmeerega picta (Spot-legged Poison Frog)
About the Spot-legged Poison Frog
The spot-legged poison frog (Ameerega picta; formerly Epipedobates picta) is a species of dendrobatid frog found in Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela. This frog has been observed on dead branches and leaf litter in primary and secondary tropical lowland and montane forests. It has also been observed at the edges of forests and in degraded habitats. Scientists observed the frog between 200 and 2500 meters above sea level. Its range includes many protected areas.
The female frog lays her eggs on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to water. The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction because its large range contains considerable suitable habitat. There are some localized threats associated with farming and livestock cultivation. It is possible that this frog may be sold on the international pet trade, but it is not clear that this poses a threat to the wild population.
Avila-Pires, T. C.; Hoogmoed, M.; Rocha, W. (January–April 2010). "Notas sobre os vertebrados do norte do Pará, Brasil: uma parte esquecida da Região das Guianas, I. Herpetofauna" [Notes on the Vertebrates... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spot-legged Poison Frog in Tambopata National Reserve
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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 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spot-legged Poison Frog in Tambopata National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spot-legged Poison Frog sighting in Tambopata National Reserve, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spot-legged Poison Frog in Tambopata National Reserve?
November has the highest sighting rate for Spot-legged Poison Frog in Tambopata National Reserve in our monthly data.