Ranitomeya abdita | |
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Physical description | |
Binomial name | Ranitomeya abdita |
Habitat | Tropical montanes |
Lifespan | Unknown |
Average Size | 12 mm |
Average weight | Unknown |
Diet | Insectivorous |
Conservational Status | |
Status | Critically endangered |
IUCN status | 3.1 |
Scientific classification | |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Dendrobatidae |
Genus | Ranitomeya |
Species | R. abdita |
Distribution | |
Distribution of species | Ecuador |
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.