New Golden Frog Discovered In Remote Region Of Colombia

Originally, the young scientists thought the frog was similar to several other common species in the area. However, after scientific analysis of the frog's characteristics, and review of their findings by experts at Conservation International, it was determined that the golden frog of Supatá is unique and only found within a 20 hectare area in Colombia's Cundinamarca region. Colombia is one of the world's richest countries in amphibian diversity, with more than 583 species.


Unfortunately, since this frog is a recent discovery, and endemic to only the Cunidnamarca region, little is known about it. So far, scientists say that the golden frog of Supatá belongs to a group of "dart frogs" that are known to be highly venomous. In the coming months, the young scientists hope to have more information about the frog.


"The importance of this project is not just the discovery of the new frog," said Oswaldo Cortes, team leader and one of the winners of the 2007 Conservation Leadership Programme awards. "But, most importantly, what this new discovery shows is how little we still know about our planet, and the many species that haven't yet been discovered. This is why it is so important to work with local communities and educate them about the need for conservation."


In addition to Oswaldo Cortes, the team of scientist includes Erika Salazar, Giovanni Chaves, Jose Gil, and Ximena Villagran, students, who attend La Universidad Distrital, and Francisco Jose de Caldas and Luiz Alberto Rueda of the University of the Andes (La Universidad de los Andes).

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Socalsam

That is a Cool looking frog! I want one! Haha This is one of the reasons why i got into PDF' s in the first place. They are still being discovered and that interestes me more than anything. My wife tells me when i get into something I really want to do, I am like a robot.I am researching and studying like crazy.Anyways Its good to hear we still have areas untouched by man.

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A few frogs.

PDF0323

There are still many frogs in Eurpoe that have not made their way into the US hobby, like vanzolini. Hopefull they will be here soon. Just recently veraderos imitator (red & ble) were legally imported to the US in limited quantities.
Just like anything new, they are a little pricy at $175 each, but they should come down in price once they become more established within the hobby.

Scott

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Really want the verado imitators. HOT!

socaled

I remember when Azureus was $150 ea. and Terribilis ranged from $250-$350 each. And yellow terribilis are still a pretty penny.