Granular poison frog
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| phylum | Chordata | The Granular Poison Frog is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae, found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical, moist, lowland forests. This frog has been reclassified from Dendrobates granuliferus to Oophaga granulifera. The frog uses poison only for self-defense from predators. Its bright colors are used as a warning signal to all possible predators. Experimental studies in Costa Rica suggest that the male granular poison frog spends the majority of its time and energy defending its calling site.
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| class | Amphibia | |
| order | Anura | |
| family | Dendrobatidae | |
| genus | Oophaga | |
| species | O. granulifera |
