Golden poison dart frog is a species of poison dart frog found only in the Pacific coast of Colombia. The species is social, living in groups of up to six members. The frog is diurnal and terrestrial.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Class |
Amphibia |
Order |
Anura |
Family |
Dendrobatidae |
Genus |
Phyllobates |
Scientific Name |
Phyllobates terribilis |
Other Names |
Golden poison frog, golden frog, golden poison arrow frog, golden dart frog |
Size |
Around 5.5 cm |
Weight |
Less than 1 oz |
Color |
Color ranges from metallic green to pale green, white, pale yellow, deep golden yellow, metallic orange or yellow-orange |
Distribution |
Pacific coast of Colombia |
Habitat |
Humid forests |
Diet |
Insects like ants, termites, beetles, other small invertebrates |
Predators |
Only natural predator is a fire-bellied snake |
Breeding Season |
Rainy season |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size |
Up to 20 eggs in captivity |
Incubation Period |
11 to 12 days |
Reproductive Age |
12 to 18 months of age |
Average Lifespan |
Up to 5 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Endangered |
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