Peru poison frog


The Peru poison frog, also known as Peruvian poison frog, Peruvian poison-arrow frog and emerald poison frog, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae.

Habitat

It is found in eastern Peru and western Brazil. Its natural habitats are primary premontane and subtropical or tropical forests, but not in disturbed habitats. It has been observed between 274 and 800 meters above sea level in other places
The frog's known range includes several protected parks: Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park, and Parque Nacional Cordillera Azul, Parque Nacional da Serra do Divisor, and Reserva Extrativista do Alto Juruá. It is suspected in San Matias-San Carlos Protected Forest.

Reproduction

The female frog lays her eggs on the leaf litter. After the eggs hatch, the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to water.

Threats

The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. It is subject to some habitat loss in favor of agriculture.