Adelphobates

Adelphobates is a small genus of poison dart frogs. They are found in the central and lower Amazon basin of Peru and Brazil, possibly Bolivia. It was originally erected as a sister group to the "Dendrobates" and "Oophaga" genera. The validity of the genus is still being discussed, with the alternative being ""Dendrobates galactonotus" group" within "Dendrobates". One species originally placed in this genus as "Adelphobates captivus" has since been moved to the genus "Excidobates" erected in 2008.
Etymology.
"Adelphobates" is from the Ancient Greek, "adelphos" (brother or twin) and "bates" (walker or climber)."Brothers" refers to Charles W. Myers and John W. Daly, two unrelated scientists directly involved with studies of the species.
Biology.
All members have conspicuous, vibrant coloration, and smooth skin. A peculiar feature of their reproduction is that tadpoles are transported to Brazil nut capsules lying on the forest floor. Cannibalism may result if more than one tadpole ends up in the same capsule.
Poison.
All Adelphobates frogs are toxic and noxius. Like frogs of the genus Dendrobates, Adelphobates contain Pumiliotoxin 251D, which is hydroxylated to Allopumiliotoxin 267A, which is 5 times more toxic. The median lethal dose is 200 µg/kg and 40 µg/kg respectively.
Species.
There are three species: