Black-legged Poison Dart Frog
The black-legged poison dart has two shades on its body, hence its scientific name epithet bicolor. Its poison is strong enough to kill any animals they attack on, even some human individuals have been bogged down by the species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus | Phyllobates |
| Scientific Name | Phyllobates bicolor |
| Other Names | Bicolored dart frog, neari |
| Size | Females: 1.9-2.1 in (4.8-5.3 cm), Males: 1.7-1.9 in (4.3-4.8 cm) |
| Color | Orange to yellow body, black or blue spots on the leg |
| Distribution | Western Colombia (in Chocó area) |
| Habitat | Lowland forests |
| Call | High-pitched call similar to birds |
| Poison Fact | Highly poisonous |
| Diet | Small beetles, termites, and ants |
| Breeding Season | Mostly throughout the rainy season |
| Breeding Age | 8-10 months |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (external fertilization) |
| Clutch Size | Not known |
| Average Lifespan | 10-20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
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