| Spot-legged poison frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus: | Ameerega |
| Species: | A. picta |
| Binomial name | |
| Ameerega picta (Tschudi, 1838) | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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The spot-legged poison frog (Ameerega picta; [3] formerly Epipedobates picta) is a species of dendrobatid frog found in Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela. [2] [4] [1]
This frog has been observed on dead branches and leaf litter in primary and secondary tropical lowland and montane forests. It has also been observed at the edges of forests and in degraded habitats. Scientists observed the frog between 200 and 2500 meters above sea level. Its range includes many protected areas. [2] [1]
The female frog lays her eggs on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to water. [1]
The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction because its large range contains considerable suitable habitat. There are some localized threats associated with farming and livestock cultivation. It is possible that this frog may be sold on the international pet trade, but it is not clear that this poses a threat to the wild population. [1]
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