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Ranitomeya lamasi
Ranitomeya lamasi
Physical description
Binomial nameRanitomeya lamasi
HabitatTropical rainforest
Lifespan6+ years
Average Size12-15 mm
Average weight1.2 grams
DietInsectivorous
Conservational Status
StatusNear threatened
IUCN status3.1
Scientific classification
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyDendrobatidae
GenusRanitomeya
SpeciesR. lamasi
Distribution
Distribution of speciesPeru 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.

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