US EditionNew Species of Poisonous Frog Discovered in the Peruvian Amazon
Ranitomeya hwata measures just 15 millimeters and lives in bamboo forests, highlighting the importance of protected areas in preserving undiscovered species, Sernanp said.
- Scientists announced the discovery of a new poisonous frog species, Ranitomeya hwata, in Alto Purus National Park, eastern Peru, on October 7, 2025.
- Researchers found the tiny 15-millimeter frog while investigating bamboo forest habitats near Peru's border with Brazil, with the park's remote location aiding its concealment.
- Ranitomeya hwata lives exclusively in bamboo forests, reproducing inside the hollow, rain-filled stems of Guadua plants.
- Sernanp emphasized that this finding demonstrates how protected natural areas play a critical role in safeguarding biodiversity and rare species.
- The discovery underscores the Amazon’s rich biodiversity and may offer insights into ecosystem function and adaptation.
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Named Ranitomeya hwata, this amphibian is only 15 mm long.
Scientists discover new species of tiny, poisonous frog in Peruvian Amazon
LIMA, Oct 7 — Scientists have discovered a new species of poisonous frog -- brightly colored and measuring just a few millimeters -- in the Amazon, according to a Peruvian government agency in charge of environmental conservation.The new species, named Ranitomeya hwata, is only "15 mm long", the National Service of Protected Natural Areas by the State (Sernanp) said in a statement on Monday that did not specify the date of discovery.It is the sm…
New species of poisonous frog discovered in the Peruvian Amazon
Scientists have discovered a new species of poisonous frog—brightly colored and measuring just a few millimeters—in the Amazon, according to a Peruvian government agency in charge of environmental conservation.
Named "Ranitomeya hwata", this poisonous frog species is characterized by bright colours and unique reproductive behaviour.
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