About Animal Facts Common Name: Panamanian Golden Frog Scientific Name: Atelopus zeteki Behavior: Often move by walking, not hopping Males are territorial and may wrestle opponents for breeding rights. Waving hands and feet may help defend territories, attract mates or serve as a greeting. Diet: Carnivore Weight: 0.25 oz Length: 1.5 in Life Span: 12 yrs Gestation Period: 9 days Number of Young: 400 eggs Habitats: Forest Fun Facts: Rely on toxins in the skin for protection from predators as opposed to fleeing Considered the most toxic frog in their genus A few snakes that have developed a resistance to their toxins prey on them. Medical research is being done on potential uses for their toxins. Threats: Climate Change Disease Dwindling Population Habitat Loss Endangered Status Endangered Status Extinct in Wild (EW) Critically Endangered (CR) Endangered (EN) Vulnerable (VU) Near Threatened (NT) Least Concern (LC) Not Evaluated (NE) Care and Wellness This species is cooperatively managed as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan program program. This program is responsible for developing a Breeding and Transfer Plan for each species in the program.