Green and Black Poison Dart Frog
Green and black poison dart frog is a species of frog found in Central America and northwestern parts of South America. The frog has also been introduced to Hawaii. The semiarboreal frog is highly toxic.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Dendrobatidae |
Genus | Dendrobates |
Scientific Name | Dendrobates auratus |
Other Names | Green-and-black poison arrow frog |
Size | 2.5 to 4.2 cm |
Color | Mint-green to forest, lime, or emerald green, turquoise, or cobalt blue or pale yellow; green is mixed with dark brown to black irregular-shaped spot or strain |
Distribution | Southeastern Nicaragua, southeastern Costa Rica, Panama, northwestern Colombia |
Habitat | Humid lowlands, rainforests, near small streams or pools |
Diet | Small invertebrates |
Predators | Fire-bellied snake |
Breeding Season | July to September |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | Up to 6 eggs |
Incubation Period | Around 2 weeks |
Metamorphosis Period | Around 6 weeks |
Average Lifespan | 8.3 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 11th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.