Harlequin Poison Frog
Harlequin poison frog is a species of frog found only in western Colombia’s El Chocó region. The species is diurnal. The frog possesses skin toxins located over the entire surface of the body.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Dendrobatidae |
Genus | Oophaga |
Scientific Name | Oophaga histrionica |
Other Names | Harlequin poison-dart frog |
Size | 1 to 1.5 in (2.5 to 3.8 cm) |
Weight | 5 to 6 g |
Color | Bright to clear to dull orange, yellow, white, red, or blue base color with black web pattern ranging from small to big lines to incomplete lines or speckled |
Distribution | Western Colombia |
Habitat | Tropical rainforests |
Diet | Ants, small beetles, termites, other small arthropods |
Breeding Season | Rainy season |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 4 to 20 eggs |
Incubation Period | Around 10 days |
Metamorphosis Period | Around 3 months |
Average Lifespan | Around 9.1 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Harlequin Poison Frog Pictures Gallery
Published on April 11th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.