Panamanian Golden Frog
Atelopus zeteki
Description
The Panamanian Golden Frog (Atelopus zeteki) is a amphibian indigenous to Panama. It inhabits humid montane forests and streams in central panama.
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Fun Facts
The Panamanian golden frog is a symbol of Panama's national wildlife and appears on lottery tickets and souvenirs
Males wave their forelimbs in a 'semaphore' display to attract females — a rare behavior among frogs that may have evolved near noisy streams
It is believed to be extinct in the wild since 2009 due to the devastating chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis)
In Panamanian indigenous Kuna culture, the golden frog (rana dorada) is a symbol of good luck and prosperity
Several zoos and conservation centers maintain captive breeding populations in hopes of future reintroduction