探検両生類

Ranitomeya benedicta

Ranitomeya benedicta

The Ranitomeya benedicta is a small, colorful poison dart frog found in the rainforests of South America. Its bright colors help warn predators that it is not safe to eat!

生息地: Rainforests

外見

The Ranitomeya benedicta has a striking black body adorned with vivid yellow, orange, or green stripes and blotches. Its slender limbs often display iridescent blue-green coloration, creating a stunning visual contrast. These bright patterns warn predators of its toxicity.

AnimaliaChordataAmphibiaAnuraDendrobatidaeRanitomeya
Ranitomeya benedicta
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Ranitomeya benedicta

カテゴリ

両生類

レア度

Rare

危険度

3/5 · 中程度

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おもしろい事実

Its scientific name "benedicta" means "blessed" or "well-spoken."

These tiny frogs don't drink water; they absorb it through their skin!

They only get their poison from the specific ants and mites they eat.

This colorful frog species was only discovered by scientists in 2008!

特殊能力

能力

Toxic Touch

Ranitomeya benedicta has special skin glands that produce potent toxins, which helps them defend against predators.

能力

Tadpole Taxi

Ranitomeya benedicta's father carries tadpoles on his back to tiny water pools, ensuring their safety and growth.

能力

Egg Buffet

Ranitomeya benedicta's mother lays unfertilized eggs for her tadpoles, providing them with a nutritious food source.

サイズと詳細

長さ
1.5-2.5 cm
体重
0.001-0.003 kg
寿命
2-5 年
一度の産卵数
2-6
変態
60-90 日

食性と食事

These tiny frogs feast on small insects and mites they find on the rainforest floor.

年齢による違い: Tadpoles eat unfertilized eggs laid by their mother; adults hunt small insects.

主な食物

  • ants
  • mites
  • springtails
  • small beetles
  • fruit flies

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Banded Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira annulata

A nocturnal snake that preys on small amphibians.

eats

Little Black Ant

Monomorium minimum

Consumes these ants to acquire its defensive toxins.

eats

Midge

Sphaeromias curtipes

Preys on these small flying insects found in its habitat.

特徴

別名

Benedict's Poison Frog

コレクション

安全性

危険度

3/5 · 中程度

Do not touch wild frogs, as some can be harmful. Always admire them from a distance!

よくある質問

Ranitomeya benedictaの長さは何ですか?

1.5-2.5 cm

Ranitomeya benedictaの体重は何ですか?

0.001-0.003 kg

Ranitomeya benedictaの寿命は何ですか?

2-5 年

Ranitomeya benedictaは何を食べますか?

These tiny frogs feast on small insects and mites they find on the rainforest floor.

Ranitomeya benedictaは通常どこに生息していますか?

Rainforests

Ranitomeya benedictaはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Ranitomeya benedictaの一度の産卵数は何ですか?

2-6

Ranitomeya benedictaの変態は何ですか?

60-90 日

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