by admin | Oct 9, 2013 | Amphibians, Blog, Frogs
Santa Isabels (Epipedobates anthonyi) are a very prolific species of poison dart frog. Like many dart frogs, they get their name from the locality in which they are native. Here is a picture of a male guarding some freshly laid eggs. This photo was taken just as the tadpoles were hatching. They can freely wiggle in the jelly mass until the male comes to transport them into a puddle of water left by the rains. Males are capable of transporting more than 20 tadpoles at a time! . To learn more about Fauna NYC, visit our website! Sign up for our eNewsletter for new animal arrivals, product discounts, and upcoming...
