Amphibians
Ecuador poison frog
Ameerega bilinguisConservation statusLeast Concern
DietTiny insects, mainly ants
Lifespan5-8 years
Size and weightAbout 2-2.5 cm
A small black frog with yellow-orange stripes. It is active by day, so it is easy to watch.
Striped skin
What makes it specialIts body does not make the poison. It gets it from the ants it eats, so when people keep it, it is not poisonous.
Surprising factThe bright colors are a warning to animals that hunt it. They are not for hiding.
PopulationLives in a small area, almost only in the provinces of Napo, Orellana and Sucumbíos.
The forest floor around the lodge
Good to know: Do not touch the frogs, not a single one.