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Ranitomeya abdita
Physical description
Binomial nameRanitomeya abdita
HabitatTropical montanes
LifespanUnknown
Average Size12 mm
Average weightUnknown
DietInsectivorous
Conservational Status
StatusCritically endangered
IUCN status3.1
Scientific classification
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyDendrobatidae
GenusRanitomeya
SpeciesR. abdita
Distribution
Distribution of speciesEcuador

Ranitomeya abdita is a species of poison dart frog. It is endemic to Ecuador. Little is known about R. abdita, but it is believed to be threatened by the fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. The frog may be endangered as a result of fungal infections and habitat loss.

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