Poison Dart Frogs

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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
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.