Panamanian golden frog

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The Panamanian golden frog is a critically endangered, brightly colored toad species endemic to Panama, renowned for its cultural significance and distinctive toxin-laden skin.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf amphibian
endangered species
toad
vertebrate
activityPattern diurnal
class Amphibia
coloration bright yellow
golden
communicationMethod foot-flagging displays
visual signaling
conservationAction captive breeding programs
ex situ conservation
conservationStatus Critically Endangered
conservationStatusSystem IUCN Red List
culturalSignificance featured in Panamanian folklore
national symbol of Panama
defenseMechanism poisonous skin secretions
describedBy Emmett Reid Dunn
diet insects
small invertebrates
endemicTo Panama
family Bufonidae
genus Atelopus
habitat montane cloud forests
stream margins
kingdom Animalia
locomotion walking and hopping
nativeRange Central Panama
order Anura
pattern may have black spots or markings
phylum Chordata
populationTrend decreasing
protectedStatus legally protected in Panama
reproduction oviparous
reproductiveHabitat streams
scientificName Atelopus zeteki
sexualDimorphism females larger than males
size small
skinCharacteristic toxin-laden
symbolizes good luck in Panamanian culture
taxonRank species
threat chytridiomycosis
habitat loss
illegal collection
pollution
toxinType tetrodotoxin-like neurotoxins
yearDescribed 1933

Referenced by (3)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Panama
nationalSymbol
Bufonidae ("Atelopus zeteki")
notableSpecies
Panamanian golden frog ("Atelopus zeteki")
scientificName

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