August 2020: Silverstone’s Poison Frog

Silverstone’s Poison Frog (Ameerega silverstonei)

Throughout August 2020, FaunaFocus will be featuring its first frog species, the Silverstone’s poison frog!

The Silverstone’s poison frog is a large, endangered Dendrobatid red or orange frog with black spotting. This bright coloration deters predators as well as the frog’s toxic alkaloid skin secretions. Males use a vocal sac to making trilling calls that attract females, then guard the eggs and carry them to water after hatching.

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Create art inspired by the Silverstone’s poison frog and share it in the FaunaFocus Discord Server or on social media with #faunafocus. Learn about more ways to get involved with FaunaFocus!

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