Lehmann's Poison Frog is a strikingly vibrant amphibian, known for its rich red or orange coloration interspersed with black patterning. This small frog measures just about 1 to 1.5 inches in length but is highly conspicuous due to its bright warning colors, which signal its toxicity to predators.
Lehmann's Poison Frog is diurnal and terrestrial, primarily active during the day when it hunts for small insects such as ants and termites, which contribute to the frog's toxic skin secretions. It is a highly territorial species, with males frequently calling to defend their territory and attract females.
تربية
This species practices a unique form of parental care where the female lays eggs on the forest floor, which are then fertilized by the male. After hatching, the female transports the tadpoles to small water pools formed in tree hollows or bromeliads, where she continues to lay unfertilized eggs to feed the growing tadpoles until they metamorphose.
صفات
Lehmann's Poison Frog is known for its bright coloration and small size. The skin of these frogs contains alkaloid toxins that deter predators, making them one of the many toxic species within the Dendrobatidae family.
تاريخ
Native to the western Andes of Colombia, Lehmann's Poison Frog inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. It is named after the conservationist Federico Carlos Lehmann Valencia, who contributed significantly to the study of Colombian biodiversity.
الحالة الحالية
Lehmann's Poison Frog is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List due to its very limited distribution and the ongoing decline in the quality and extent of its habitat. Major threats include deforestation for agricultural development, illegal mining, and the contamination of water bodies. Conservation efforts are crucial to preserve the remaining natural habitat and mitigate threats to this species' survival.
