Kokoe Poison Dart Frog
Kokoe poison dart frog is a species of frog found in Central and South America. It is one of the world’s most poisonous frogs. It is the smallest among other poison dart frogs in its genus. The species is known to be highly social.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Suborder | Neobatrachia |
Family | Dendrobatidae |
Genus | Phyllobates |
Scientific Name | Phyllobates aurotaenia |
Size | Around 3.2 cm (1.3 in) |
Weight | Around 3 g |
Color | Black upper surface sometimes covered with orange suffusions; green, yellow, orange, or brownish gold stripes on the sides of the upper surface; abdomen is black with blue or green dots |
Distribution | Central and south America |
Habitat | On the floor of humid lowland and submontane forests, primary and secondary forest |
Diet | Insects like ants and termites, spiders |
Predators | A fire-bellied snake (Leimadophis epinephelus) |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 15 to 20 eggs |
Incubation Period | Around 2 weeks |
Average Lifespan | 8 to 15 or more years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |