Mimic Poison Dart Frog
The mimic poison dart frog is a colorful species, known for various morphs. The male frog takes to care for its tadpoles, but the female or mother frog doesn’t do the same.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Suborder | Neobatrachia |
Family | Dendrobatidae |
Genus | Ranitomeya |
Scientific Name | Ranitomeya imitator |
Other Names | Mimic poison frog |
Size | 0.6-0.8 in (15-20.32 mm) |
Color | Blue green, black yellow and other combinations |
Distribution | North-central areas of eastern Peru |
Habitat | Rainforests |
Diet | Springtails, beetles, and drosophilid flies |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous and external fertilization |
Breeding Season | Throughout the year, but mostly during rainy days |
Average Lifespan | 3-10 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |