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CENTRAL / SOUTH AMERICAN POISONOUS
FROGS
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Dendrobates sirensis
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Family: Dendrobatidae
Genus: Dendrobates
Species: sirensis
Common Names
Sira Poison-Arrow Frog , Sira Poison Frog
Countries
Peru
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Species Distribution Map
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Taxonomy and Biology
Adult length: 15mm
Description
Head dorsum and dorsal surface body colour is dark red without any
spotting or striping. Tympanum is dark brown. Arms and legs are bluish
green. Head venter, throat and ventral body surface colour is bluish
green with a dark red spot on the chin and dark red patch or blotch
on ventral body surface.
Habitat
Rainforest at an elevation between about 750 to 1550 metres.
Habits
Diurnal and terrestrial frog that has been found amongst leaf litter
and on low trees near streams.
Prey
No information available
Poison Activity
Poison Type:
No information available
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