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Diablito
Diablito
Physical description
Binomial nameOophaga sylvatica
HabitatTropical rainforest
Lifespan2-8 years
Average Size1.2-1.8 cm (0.5-0.7 in)
Average weight1-1.5 grams
DietInsectivorous
Conservational Status
StatusNear threatened
IUCN status3.1
Scientific classification
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyDendrobatidae
GenusOophaga
SpeciesO. sylvatica
Distribution
Distribution of speciesEcuador, 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.

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