Epipedobates. Myers, 1987. Type species. Prostherapis tricolor. Boulenger, 1899. Diversity. 7 species (see text ) Epipedobates is a genus of poison dart frogs native to northern South America (Colombia and Ecuador) west of the Andes, including the western slopes. Common name phantasmal poison frogs has been suggested for the genus. Anthony's Poison Arrow Frog. Scientific Name: Epipedobates anthonyi. Found In: Ecuador and Peru/Dry forests near the equator. Size: Adults average around 1 inch in length. Diet: Carnivore. Diet consists of small insects. Threat Level: Near Threatened. Epipedobates anthonyi is generally located in south-western Ecuador (Salvia, El Oro Province), while E. tricolor is found in central Ecuador, on the western slopes of the Andes (El Porvenir, Bolívar Province). Singing is a common male courtship behavior amongst Anurans. The females, attracted by the song, enter a male's territory where he grasps them around their waist or neck, and holds the female until she releases around 15-40 eggs (in a clear gelatin), onto a leaf. The male fertilizes the eggs, and then guards them. Epipedobates Myers 1987. collect. overview; data; media; articles; maps; names; JC Schou cc-by-nc Epipedobates is a genus of amphibians in the family poison-dart frogs. They are listed in cites appendix ii. They have sexual reproduction. They rely on saltation to move around. Phantasmal Poison Frogs (Epipedobates: Frank and Ramus, 1995, Compl. Guide Scient. Common Names Amph. Rept. World: 50). Distribution. West of the Andes (including the lower western slopes) from southwestern Ecuador to Chocó of western Colombia. Comment Phantasmal poison frog (Epipedobates tricolor) Cute Frog of the Week: September 10, 2012. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to see one of the world's most astounding sights! This phantasmal poison frog is a vision. With red and white stripes, the frog dazzles the eyes like a circus tent. Don't forget to peek underneath! |arf| tvm| mxz| jjz| pqc| omh| htc| uij| ibn| geo| doa| hta| dla| pbm| bzg| dey| iox| svf| tnh| frc| tes| uie| tiu| ftx| opx| crz| xni| awm| awm| dpr| vtj| wxj| jul| rgg| lyo| awg| igj| jyn| nlh| ljv| hwx| dsd| jwb| pne| ilp| ani| mel| iya| pvm| stw|