This poster is a vibrant guide to various Poison Dart Frogs, showcasing their stunning diversity in color and pattern. Here’s a breakdown of the frogs featured:
🐸 Poison Dart Frogs
Common Name | Scientific Name |
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Reticulated | Ranitomeya ventrimaculata |
Lehmann’s | Oophaga lehmanni |
Yellow & Black | Dendrobates leucomelas |
Manu | Ameerega macero |
Blue | Dendrobates tinctorius azureus |
Golden | Phyllobates terribilis |
Red-Headed | Ranitomeya fantastica |
Green & Black | Dendrobates auratus |
Phantasmal | Epipedobates tricolor |
Three-Striped | Ameerega trivittata |
Harlequin | Oophaga histrionica |
Red-Backed | Ranitomeya reticulata |
Vicente’s | Oophaga vicentei |
Granular | Oophaga granulifera |
Strawberry | Oophaga pumilio |
Dyeing | Dendrobates tinctorius |
These frogs are well known for their bright warning coloration, which signals their toxicity to potential predators. Their toxins are derived from their natural diet in the wild, such as ants and termites. In captivity, without their wild diet, they generally lose their toxicity.