Ameerega trivittata (Spix, 1824)

Taxonomy and Common Name

This species is Ameerega trivittata (Spix, 1824), commonly known as the three-striped poison frog.

Size

Male three-striped poison frogs reach a snout–vent length of roughly 42 mm (1.65 in), while females grow to about 55 mm (2.17 in).

Snout and Dentition

This species has a slightly protruding snout and lacks teeth.

Skin Texture

Its dorsal skin is finely granulated, and the skin on its flanks and ventral surface is smooth.

Digit Characteristics

All digits are unwebbed, and the first finger is longer than the second finger.

Coloration Variation

Coloration varies slightly between different populations from different locations.

General Body Coloration

In general, this species has black back and sides, a black belly that becomes blue-tinged toward the rear, and yellowish-green or light-brown limbs.

Lateral Stripe Pattern

Two yellowish-green lateral stripes extend from the snout to the hind legs.