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PHANTASMAL DART FROG
 
 

PHANTASMAL DART FROG

(Epipedobates tricolor)

Description

Phantasmal dart frogs are very small, rarely reaching more than 2cm in length. They are visually striking with red or orange bodies and yellow or white stripes running vertically down their body.

Habitat & Distribution

The phantasmal poison dart frog is endemic to Ecuador, meaning it can’t be found anywhere else in the wild.

Diet

These frogs are insectivores. In the wild they would feed on a variety of small invertebrates including ants, termites, flies and sometimes small spiders.

Life Span

These frogs could live for up to 15 years in captivity.

Conservation Status

Endangered.