synonymAtelopus 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.
Body length 4-5.5a centimeter,kissVery sharp,Tympanic membraneNot 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.
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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 inrainTemporary product causedwaterOr flood areas,eggandtadpoleIt only takes 24 hours for the eggs to hatch into tadpoles.
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belong toWashington 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.