Phantasmal Poison Frog

A phantasmal poison frog (Epipedobates tricolor) is a species of poison dart frog. Their natural habitat is the Andean slopes of the central Ecuadorian Bolívar province. They have radiant color, powerful poison, and yet are some of the smallest frogs around, ranging from 1 centimetre (0.39 in) to 4 centimetres (1.6 in). They can live up to 10 years in captivity.
Phantasmal poison frogs have one of the strongest toxins of frogs. Their toxicity is known to be lethal. One of commonly related organisms, the blue triden frog, is frequently confused up with the Phantasmal poison frog.
A chemical extracted from the skin of this species has turned out to be of medicinal use.A painkiller 200-times as potent as morphine, called epibatidine. Secretions from dendrobatids are also showing promise as muscle relaxants and heart stimulants.
Category:Amphibians
Category:South America
Category:Frogs and Toads