Panamanian Golden Frog Flashcards
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What is deceiving about the name of the Panamanian golden frog?
It is actually a kind of toad.
What is the range and habitat of the Panamanian golden frog?
It is found in Panama near mountain streams.
What is the conservation status of the Panamanian golden frog?
Critically endangered.
What species was the Panamanian golden frog once considered a subspecies of?
The clown frog (Costa Rican variable harlequin toad)
How long do Panamanian golden frogs get?
2.5 inches long
Is the toxin of the Panamanian golden frog neurotoxic or hemotoxic?
Neurotoxic.
How many mice can a dose of the Panamanian golden frog’s toxin kill?
500
What is a mouse unit?
The amount of toxin it takes to kill a 20 gram mouse.
What disease caused by the chytrid fungus has cause a rapid decline in amphibians worldwide?
Chytridiomycosis.
How does the Panamanian golden frog communicate?
It uses semaphore by waving its hands.
How many days does it take for a tadpole Panamanian golden frog to emerge from its egg?
Usually about 5.
where do tadpoles spend most of their time?
Resting in shallow pools with plenty of food.
What do tadpoles generally eat?
Algae and aquatic plants.
How long do tadpole Panamanian golden frogs take to develop?
Seven months.
What is the current explanation as to why Panamanian golden frogs communicate physically more often than vocally?
They live near fast waters.
How does a male Panamanian golden frog initiate amplexus?
He calls softly to attract a female, then jumps on her when she gets near him. She will either tolerate it or buck him off.
What are the four stages of life for a frog?
Tadpole, juvenile, subadult, and adult.
The Panamanian golden frog has no eardrums, but can still sense sounds made by its own species. How?
It has the ability to sense miniscule vibrations produced by the low sounds it makes.
Are male Panamanian golden frogs aggressive/territorial?
Yes.
The male and female Panamanian golden frogs occupy different areas of the same habitat. What are they?
The males stay closer to the river whereas the females go a bit further into the forest.
What is interesting about the Panamanian golden frog?
It is the only species of frog that is capable of directional hearing that does not have an eardrum.
How does a Panamanian golden frog warn predators?
It will raise its feet and point at its colors to warn of the toxicity. It will then begin to call and vocalize, increasing in volume as the predator gets closer.
Panamanian golden frogs sleep in the trees at night. What are some tactile advantages of sleeping on tree branches?
It allows them to hear predators coming or feel their weight on the branch.
When was the last time the Panamanian golden frog was seen in the wild?
2007
