Chocó Poison Dart Frog
Oophaga solanensis
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Chocó Poison Dart Frog
Oophaga solanensis, also known as the koe-koe, is a species of poison dart frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It was described by the herpetologists Andrés Posso-Terranova and Jose Andrés in 2018 and is named for the municipality of Bahía Solano, where it was first discovered. It is a large poison dart frog with an average snout–vent length of 36.2 ± 1.7 mm (1.425 ± 0.067 in). It has a dark black background color marked with variable orange or red spots and "bracelet"-like...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Chocó Poison Dart Frog?
The scientific name of the Chocó Poison Dart Frog is Oophaga solanensis.
Is the Chocó Poison Dart Frog endangered?
The Chocó Poison Dart Frog is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Chocó Poison Dart Frog sightings have been recorded?
245 observations of the Chocó Poison Dart Frog have been recorded on iNaturalist.
