Habitat:
Lowland humid forests, forest litter near slow-moving streams

Activity period :
Primarily active during the day, with peak activity in the morning and late afternoon.

Identification and description:
The Lovely Poison Frog is a small, diurnal terrestrial frog, measuring about 2.5 cm in length. Its body is black with two bright yellow to orange longitudinal stripes on the back, and blue-green marbling on the flanks and limbs. This species inhabits lowland humid forests, often near slow-moving streams, between 10 and 650 m elevation. It primarily feeds on small invertebrates such as ants and spiders. Although its skin contains toxic alkaloids, including batrachotoxins, their concentration is low and sometimes undetectable. The Lovely Poison Frog is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, but is locally threatened by deforestation and pollution.

Recommended lens:
Macro – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.

Photography tips:
Use a macro lens to capture the colorful details of the Lovely Poison Frog. Photograph it early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when humidity is high and it is active. Be discreet to avoid disturbing its natural behavior.