Diablito | |
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Physical description | |
Binomial name | Oophaga sylvatica |
Habitat | Tropical rainforest |
Lifespan | 2-8 years |
Average Size | 1.2-1.8 cm (0.5-0.7 in) |
Average weight | 1-1.5 grams |
Diet | Insectivorous |
Conservational Status | |
Status | Near threatened |
IUCN status | 3.1 |
Scientific classification | |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Dendrobatidae |
Genus | Oophaga |
Species | O. sylvatica |
Distribution | |
Distribution of species | Ecuador, Colombia |
The Diablito, Oophaga sylvatica, is a species of poison dart frog native to the rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia. Despite being one of the smallest species of poison dart frogs, it is not classified as a fingernail poison dart frog, but rather as an Oophaga species.