Common Name: Silverstone’s Poison Frog
Scientific Name: Ameerega silverstonei
Family: Dendrobatidae – Poison Dart Frog family
Location: Peru
Size: 1.5 – 1.7 inches (38.3 – 42.8 mm)
Silverstone’s Poison Dart Frog lives under logs and leaves on the ground of montane rain forest floors of the Cordillera Azul mountain range.
The frog mates throughout the year. The males call out in hopes of attracting a female. During mating, the female lays around 30 eggs. The eggs are laid on leaves on the ground and the males protect the eggs from predators. Once the eggs hatch, the male carries the tadpoles to streams or ponds where the tadpoles will complete their metamorphosis.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List assesses the Silverstone’s Poison Frog as Endangered. Much of the frog’s habitat has been destroyed to make room for farms. Additionally, frogs are being overharvested for the pet trade.