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The Panamanian golden toad or Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki) is an endangered toad endemic to Panama. It measures 2 to 5 centimeters [1] and inhabits tropical forest regions, particularly on mountains [2]. Populations of amphibians, including the golden toad, suffered major declines possibly due to Chytridiomycosis, an infectious fungal infection. Additional factors, such as habitat loss and pollution may have also played a role [3].
The Panamanian golden toad has appeared on Panamanian lottery tickets, and is considered by some a national symbol in Panama.[4]
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