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Epipedobates
E. tricolor
Physical description
Lifespan>15 years
Average Size17-25 mm
Average weight3-5 grams
DietInsectivorous
Scientific classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyDendrobatidae
GenusEpipedobates
Species*Many, including:
  • Epipedobates anthonyi
  • Epipedobates boulengeri
  • Epipedobates espinosai
  • Epipedobates maculatus
  • Epipedobates myersi
  • Epipedobates rufulus
  • Epipedobates tricolor

Epipedobates is a genus of dendrobatid frogs native to northern South America. Recently, many of the species were placed in the newly created genus Ameerega.

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