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The Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki), also known as Cerro Campana stubfoot toad and other names, [a] is a species of toad endemic to Panama. [5] Panamanian golden frogs inhabit the streams along the mountainous slopes of the Cordilleran cloud forests of west-central Panama. [6]
The Panamanian golden frog is a tiny, brightly colored, frog-like toad native to the rainforests and cloud forests of Panama, though it is extinct in the wild. Its bright coloration warns predators of its overwhelming toxicity.
Sadly, these frogs are now believed to be extinct in the wild. The tiny Panamanian golden frog may be gone from its native forests, but it is found in managed-care facilities throughout North America, working to keep the frogs alive and healthy.
The Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki) is a species of toad endemic to Panama. Panamanian golden frogs inhabit the streams along the mountainous slopes of the Cordilleran cloud forests of west-central Panama.
14 cze 2017 · One highlight is the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project, which has captive breeding programs for numerous Panamanian frogs — including the iconic golden frog, Atelopus zeteki — which are now largely gone from the wild.
The Panamanian golden frog is critically endangered and may be functionally extinct in the wild. While the global amphibian crisis is the result of habitat loss, climate change and pollution, the deadly amphibian chytrid fungus plays a large role in the disappearance of this and other species.
6 wrz 2018 · The Panamanian Golden Frog communicates by hand signal to overcome issues of noise pollution. They are part of the well-known Family Bufonidae and are Critically Endangered. Successful captive-bred populations are ready for reintroduction when habitats are suitable.
