Splendid poison frog
The splendid poison frog (Oophaga speciosa) is an extinct species of poison dart frog that was endemic to the eastern end of Cordillera de Talamanca, western Panama. Its natural habitats are humid lowland and montane forests. Conservation status Müllerian mimicry was a natural phenomenon that played a pivotal role in the conservation of the splendid poison tree frog. It closely resembled the strawberry poison frog, which provided protection from predators for both species. The species was formerly common, but its present population status is poorly known. It is now classified as extinct. A major factor contributing to its extinction is believed to be the spread of the amphibian chytrid fungus which spread in the region after the last recorded sighting. References External links speciosa Amphibians of Panama Endemic fauna of Panama Amphibians described in 1857 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Talamancan montane forests