Oophaga anchicayensis

Oophaga anchicayensis

"Oophaga anchicayensis" is a species of poison frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It lives in western Colombia. It is one of three species that were separated from "Oophaga histrionica" in 2018.
Oophaga anchicayensis, Colombia This is Oophaga anchicayensis, it used to be considered a morph of Oophaga histrionica, but since 2018 is considered a separate species. It has a tiny distribution and is under intense pressure from habitat loss and poaching. I was asked to not share exact coordinates.
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Appearance

"Oophaga anchicayensis" has yellow, orange, or greenish dorsal spots on a black background. The number of spots is highly variable. The poison frog is large, with an average snout–vent length of 40.2 millimetres.
Oophaga anchicayensis - full body, Colombia This is Oophaga anchicayensis, it used to be considered a morph of Oophaga histrionica, but since 2018 is considered a separate species. It has a tiny distribution and is under intense pressure from habitat loss and poaching. I was asked to not share exact coordinates.
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146381/oophaga_anchicayensis_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146451/oophaga_anchicayensis_on_moss_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146452/oophaga_anchicayensis_on_leaf_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146453/oophaga_anchicayensis_on_leaf_-_side_view_colombia.html
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Distribution

The species is found in western Colombia in an area of less than 800 square kilometres. It lives in the foothills of Farallones de Cali, the Andes, in altitudes between 360 metres and 790 metres.
Oophaga anchicayensis on moss, Colombia This is Oophaga anchicayensis, it used to be considered a morph of Oophaga histrionica, but since 2018 is considered a separate species. It has a tiny distribution and is under intense pressure from habitat loss and poaching. I was asked to not share exact coordinates.
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146381/oophaga_anchicayensis_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146452/oophaga_anchicayensis_on_leaf_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146453/oophaga_anchicayensis_on_leaf_-_side_view_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146454/oophaga_anchicayensis_-_frontal_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146455/oophaga_anchicayensis_-_full_body_colombia.html Colombia,Colombia 2022,Oophaga anchicayensis,South America,World

Habitat

"Oophaga anchicayensis" is terrestrial, and its habitat is tropical rainforest.
Oophaga anchicayensis on leaf - side view, Colombia This is Oophaga anchicayensis, it used to be considered a morph of Oophaga histrionica, but since 2018 is considered a separate species. It has a tiny distribution and is under intense pressure from habitat loss and poaching. I was asked to not share exact coordinates.
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146381/oophaga_anchicayensis_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146451/oophaga_anchicayensis_on_moss_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146452/oophaga_anchicayensis_on_leaf_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146454/oophaga_anchicayensis_-_frontal_colombia.html
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/146455/oophaga_anchicayensis_-_full_body_colombia.html Colombia,Colombia 2022,Oophaga anchicayensis,South America,World

Predators

The population of "Oophaga anchicayensis" is in decline, and the species has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is heavily sought after in the international wildlife market, and illegal collection is the main threat to the species. There is also relatively strong pressure from deforestation.

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Status: Endangered
EX EW CR EN VU NT LC
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyDendrobatidae
GenusOophaga
SpeciesO. anchicayensis
Photographed in
Colombia