Phantasmal Poison Frog
The Phantasmal Poison Frogs are small, poisonous frogs that have a very bright coloration (which is probably to warn its predators) and live in Ecuador. It is a species of the ‘poison dart frog’ and is found only in a few locations in the wild.
Scientific Name – Epipedobates tricolor
Classification – Epipedobates
Baby Names – Tadpole, polliwog, froglet
Collective Noun – Army, knot
Length/Size – 22.6 mm (0.9 in)
Weight – Around 2.5 g
Mating Season – During the rainy season
Special Features – The poison of an adult individual is enough to kill a 70-kg human
Geographical Distribution – Central Ecuador
Natural Habitat – On the leaf litter on the tropical forest floors specially near wetlands and streams
Conservation Status – Endangered
Diet – Small insects, spiders, and other arthropods