A small, colorful poison dart frog endemic to the coastal rainforest regions of western Ecuador, specifically the Machalilla National Park area.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical rainforest understory, primarily in humid environments at elevations between 200-800 meters above sea level, characterized by dense vegetation and high moisture levels.
Ecological Role
Critical component of tropical ecosystem food webs, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators. Potential source of biomedical research due to skin toxin compounds.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, moist skin with bright warning coloration, potentially containing toxic alkaloid secretions
- LIMBS WINGS Slender limbs with adhesive toe pads for climbing, hindlimbs longer and more muscular for jumping
- HEAD SENSORY Large eyes with excellent visual perception, small rounded snout
- BODY STRUCTURE Small amphibian, typically 20-25 mm in body length, slender and compact build
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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