Atelopus zeteki

Bufo
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synonym Atelopus zeteki (Xenopus) generally refers to Xenopus zewalskii
Ze's spotted toad, commonly known as the Golden Frog of Panama (Atelopus zeteki), is an endangered toad, which is critically endangered (CR). Endemic to Panama. They live in tropical rainforest areas, especially in mountainous areas and near river areas. The number of this golden frog has been greatly reduced due to the spread of echinococcosis. In addition, the loss of habitat and environmental pollution are also important reasons for the reduction of its number.
Chinese name
Atelopus zeteki
Alias
Atelopus zeteki
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Chordate
Yamen
Vertebrate
Outline
Amphibia
order
Anura
Suborder
Neofrogs
section
Bufonidae
Protection level
Listed in IUCN Red List of Endangered Species (2018 ver 3.1)—— Endangered (CR), Annex I, Annex II and Annex III of CITES 2019

Protection level

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Listed in IUCN Red List of Endangered Species (2018 ver 3.1)—— Endangered (CR) [1]
Included in Appendix I, Appendix II and Appendix III of CITES 2019 [2]

Chinese name

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Atelopus zeteki
Atelopus zeteki
Anura Salientia → Neofrogs Neobatrachia → Bufonidae Bufonidae → Spotted toad Atelopus → Zehner's Spotted toad

English name

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Golden Arrow Poison Frog,
Golden Frog,
Panamanian Golden Frog,
Zetek's Golden Frog。

Physical characteristics

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Atelopus zeteki
Body length 4-5.5 a centimeter kiss Very sharp, Tympanic membrane Not obvious. There is a slim body and slender limbs, and the inside and outside fingers or toes are particularly short. The skin is smooth, the body color is bright yellow or orange, and there are obvious black spots, which has the function of warning toxic.

Ecological habits

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Diurnal terrestrial, endemic to Panama. They live in tropical rainforest areas, especially in mountainous areas and near river areas. Spring and summer are their breeding seasons, and eggs are laid in rain Temporary product caused water Or flood areas, egg and tadpole It only takes 24 hours for the eggs to hatch into tadpoles.

Remarks

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belong to Washington Convention (CITES) The first level endangered conservation category is prohibited to import and raise. The destruction of habitat, climate change and diseases are the main reasons for the decline of the population.