Ranitomeya lamasi | |
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Physical description | |
Binomial name | Ranitomeya lamasi |
Habitat | Tropical rainforest |
Lifespan | 6+ years |
Average Size | 12-15 mm |
Average weight | 1.2 grams |
Diet | Insectivorous |
Conservational Status | |
Status | Near threatened |
IUCN status | 3.1 |
Scientific classification | |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Dendrobatidae |
Genus | Ranitomeya |
Species | R. lamasi |
Distribution | |
Distribution of species | Peru and possibly Ecuador. |
Ranitomeya lamasi is a species of dendrobatid frog native to Peru and possibly Ecuador. It is one of the smallest poison dart frogs, though size variation exists between morphs and between the sexes. It is threatened by habitat loss.