[3] Scientists used to think this was the same frog as Ranitomeya flavovittata, but R. flavovitata has black marks on its legs and R. yavaricola does not.

[1] Despite considerable searching, scientists still know this frog solely from the type locality: The oxbow lake Lago Preto Paredón in Peru, 120 meters above sea level.

[1] The female frog lays her eggs in pools of water in bromeliad plants, where the tadpoles later develop.

[1] The IUCN classifies this species as data deficient but notes that its habitat includes protected areas.

[1] Like many frogs in Ranitomeya, there are concerns about R. yavaricola being caught and sold on the illegal pet trade.