A small, brightly colored poison dart frog native to tropical regions of Colombia, characterized by its distinctive yellow striped pattern and potent skin toxins.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical rainforest floors and humid forest understory in the Magdalena River valley and surrounding Andean regions of Colombia, typically at elevations between 500-1,500 meters above sea level.
Ecological Role
Critical role in forest ecosystem as an insectivore, controlling small invertebrate populations, and serving as a bioindicator for environmental health and habitat quality.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, permeable skin with bright yellow and black longitudinal striped pattern serving as aposematic warning coloration
- LIMBS WINGS Strong, muscular hind limbs adapted for jumping, webbed toe pads for climbing vegetation
- HEAD SENSORY Large eyes with excellent peripheral vision, small rounded head with pronounced tympanum
- BODY STRUCTURE Small, compact body with adult length ranging 3-4 cm, slender limbs, and streamlined form
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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