Panamanian golden frog
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Panamanian golden frog
Atelopus zeteki
The Panamanian golden frog is a bright yellow frog that is very special! It is known for its beautiful color and is found in the rainforests of Panama. This frog is a symbol of good luck in its home country.
Habitat: Rainforests
Appearance
The Panamanian golden frog is a small, slender amphibian boasting vivid golden-yellow to orange skin, often marked with irregular black spots or blotches. Its striking color serves as a clear warning to predators, making it distinct from many duller frogs.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyBufonidaeGenusAtelopus
Category
AmphibiansRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Panamanian golden frogs communicate by waving their hands and feet to each other!
Sadly, many scientists believe this beautiful frog is now extinct in its natural wild habitat.
They need very clean, fast-flowing mountain streams to live and lay their eggs!
This frog lays its eggs in long jelly-like strings, often attached to rocks in streams!
Special abilities
Ability
Golden Shield
Panamanian golden frog has extremely toxic skin that helps them deter almost any predator.
Ability
Silent Signal
Panamanian golden frog can wave its hands and feet to communicate in noisy stream environments.
Ability
Warning Glow
Panamanian golden frog has bright, contrasting colors that warn predators of its potent toxicity.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 3.5-5.5 cm
- Weight
- 0.003-0.008 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Top Speed
- 0.5 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 200-400
- Metamorphosis
- 28-35 days
Diet & Feeding
This tiny frog enjoys a diet of various small insects and other invertebrates.
Age differences: Tadpoles graze on algae and detritus; adults hunt small insects and arthropods.
Primary Foods
- Ants
- Mites
- Small beetles
- Flies
- Springtails
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
parasitizes
Chytrid fungus
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis
Causes a deadly skin disease, chytridiomycosis, in frogs.
hunts
Forest ant
Ectatomma ruidum
The frog ambushes and eats small ants on the forest floor.
hunts
Scarab beetle
Cyclocephala fulgurata
Ambushes small beetles found among leaf litter and plants.
Traits
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Never touch wild frogs, as they can be delicate and need to stay in their homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Panamanian golden frog?
3.5-5.5 cm
How much does Panamanian golden frog weigh?
0.003-0.008 kg
How long does Panamanian golden frog live?
5-10 years
How fast can Panamanian golden frog move?
0.5 km/h
What does Panamanian golden frog eat?
This tiny frog enjoys a diet of various small insects and other invertebrates.
Where is Panamanian golden frog usually found?
Rainforests
How does Panamanian golden frog hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Panamanian golden frog lay?
200-400
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