The Uakari poison frog is a tiny but vividly colored amphibian found in the lowland rainforests of Peru, especially in the Amazon basin. Its bright metallic reds, yellows and blues serve as a warning to predators, advertising the potent toxins in its skin. This species is one of the smaller poison dart frogs, often less than an inch long. They lay their eggs in water-filled bromeliads or tree holes, and parents often carry tadpoles on their backs to safe nurseries. Nikon D850 with Nikkor 105mm macro lens, ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/60th of a second, Godox V860iii flash with Westcott Pocketbox diffuser.
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The Uakari poison frog is a tiny but vividly colored amphibian found in the lowland rainforests of Peru, especially in the Amazon basin. Its bright metallic reds, yellows and blues serve as a warning to predators, advertising the potent toxins in its skin. This species is one of the smaller poison dart frogs, often less than an inch long. They lay their eggs in water-filled bromeliads or tree holes, and parents often carry tadpoles on their backs to safe nurseries. Nikon D850 with Nikkor 105mm macro lens, ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/60th of a second, Godox V860iii flash with Westcott Pocketbox diffuser.
So tiny, so cute, love this colorful guy!!