Meet Our Animals > Amazon Milk Frog
 
Quick Facts
Native to South America
Primary Diet Insects and other small invertebrates
Adult Weight 4 to 5 grams
Lifespan 15 to 25 years
Status Least Concern

Amazon Milk Frog

Amazon milk frogs secrete a sticky, white substance through their skin when they feel threatened. The substance is poisonous enough to cause a predator to become sick (but isn’t as poisonous as other frog toxins).

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