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Phantasmal poison frog (Epipedobates tricolor) Very colorful frog that is extremely toxic. It's toxic can be both lethal as well as used for medical purposes, and is considered a few hundred times stronger than morfine. Amphibians,Epipedobates tricolor,Oliemeulen,Phantasmal poison frog,frog Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Phantasmal poison frog (Epipedobates tricolor)

Very colorful frog that is extremely toxic. It's toxic can be both lethal as well as used for medical purposes, and is considered a few hundred times stronger than morfine.

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A phantasmal poison frog is a species of poison dart frog. Their natural habitat is the Andean slopes of the central Ecuadorian BolĂ­var province. They have radiant color, powerful poison, and yet are some of the smallest frogs around, ranging from 1 centimetre to 4 centimetres . They can live up to 10 years in captivity.

Phantasmal poison frogs have one of the strongest toxins of frogs. Their toxin is known to be lethal. One of commonly related organisms, the blue triden frog , is frequently.. more

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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 9, 2012. Captured Jan 15, 2012 12:28.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO360
  • 105mm