Excidobates
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File:Marañón Poison Frog Excidobates mysteriosus © Josh Allen.jpg
Marañón Poison Frog Excidobates mysteriosus © Josh Allen
The genus of Excidobates represents poison dart frogs that are endemic to the Marañón River drainage in Peru and Ecuador. Species in this genus were initially organized under Dendrobates before being reclassified into Excidobates. Pale, egg shaped spots underneath the thighs are a distinct marking that is characteristic of this genus.
File:Excidobates condor © jorgebrito.jpg
Excidobates condor © jorgebrito
As of 2024 there are only three species within the Excidobates genus.
- Santiago poison frog (Excidobates captivus)
- Condor Poison Frog (Excidobates condor)
- Marañón poison frog (Excidobates mysteriosus)
File:Santiago Poison Frog Excidobates captivus © Jhandry Guaya.jpg
Santiago Poison Frog Excidobates captivus © Jhandry Guaya