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Peru Poison Frog

Ameerega petersi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)
Order
Anura (อันดับกบ)
Family
Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus
Ameerega
Species
Ameerega petersi (Peru Poison Frog)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rana Venenosa

Similar Species in Ameerega

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Oxapampa Poison Frog
Ameerega planipaleae
Critically Endangered
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Pleasing Poison Frog
Ameerega bassleri
Vulnerable
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Ecuadorean poison frog
Ameerega bilinguis
Least Concern
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Yurimaguas pioson frog
Ameerega hahneli
Least Concern
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Cainarachi Poison Frog
Ameerega cainarachi
Endangered
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Silverstone's Poison Frog
Ameerega silverstonei
Endangered
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Manu Poison Frog
Ameerega macero
Least Concern
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Ruby poison-arrow frog
Ameerega parvula
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peru Poison Frog?
The scientific name of Peru Poison Frog is Ameerega petersi. It belongs to the genus Ameerega.
What is the conservation status of Peru Poison Frog?
Peru Poison Frog (Ameerega petersi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Peru Poison Frog belong to?
Peru Poison Frog (Ameerega petersi) belongs to the genus Ameerega, which is part of the taxonomic family Dendrobatidae.
Is Peru Poison Frog endangered?
No, Peru Poison Frog (Ameerega petersi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Peru Poison Frog belong to?
Peru Poison Frog (Ameerega petersi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Peru Poison Frog?
The closest relatives of Peru Poison Frog in the genus Ameerega include Oxapampa Poison Frog, Pleasing Poison Frog, Ecuadorean poison frog, Yurimaguas pioson frog, Cainarachi Poison Frog.

Genus Ameerega — 11 Species

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Peru Poison Frog
Ameerega petersi
LC
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Oxapampa Poison Frog
Ameerega planipaleae
CR 🐾
Pleasing Poison Frog
Ameerega bassleri
VU 🐾
Ecuadorean poison frog
Ameerega bilinguis
LC 🐾
Yurimaguas pioson frog
Ameerega hahneli
LC 🐾
Cainarachi Poison Frog
Ameerega cainarachi
EN 🐾
Silverstone's Poison Frog
Ameerega silverstonei
EN 🐾
Manu Poison Frog
Ameerega macero
LC 🐾
Ruby poison-arrow frog
Ameerega parvula
LC 🐾
Three-striped Arrow-poison Frog
Ameerega trivittata
LC 🐾
Spot-legged Poison Frog
Ameerega picta
LC
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