Little Devil Poison Frog
Oophaga sylvatica
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Little Devil Poison Frog
Oophaga sylvatica, sometimes known with its Spanish name diablito, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae found in southwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. Its natural habitat is lowland and submontane rainforest; it can, however, can survive in moderately degraded areas, at least in the more humid parts of its range. It is a very common frog in Colombia but has disappeared from much of its Ecuadorian range. It is threatened by habitat loss (deforestation)...
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Little Devil Poison Frog?
The scientific name of the Little Devil Poison Frog is Oophaga sylvatica.
Is the Little Devil Poison Frog endangered?
The Little Devil Poison Frog is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Little Devil Poison Frog sightings have been recorded?
586 observations of the Little Devil Poison Frog have been recorded on iNaturalist.
