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rana dorada

Also spelled: Atelopus zeteki

Definition

A yellow amphibian endemic to Panama, a national symbol with its own day in August. It has not been found in the wild for years and survives in captive breeding programs: the country's symbol and its environmental warning at once.

Example

The golden frog shows up even on lottery tickets.La rana dorada aparece hasta en los billetes de lotería.

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