Andean poison frog
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Species: | A. opisthomelas
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Andinobates opisthomelas (Boulenger, 1899)
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Dendrobates opisthomelas Boulenger, 1899 |
The Andean Poison Frog (Andinobates opisthomelas) is a species of frog in the Dendrobatidae family. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Ramírez Pinilla, M.P., Osorno-Muñoz, M., Rueda, J.V., Amézquita, A. & Ardila-Robayo, M.C. 2004. Ranitomeya opisthomelas. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007.