Golden poison dart frog
A species of Leaf climber Scientific name : Phyllobates terribilis Genus : Leaf climber
Golden poison dart frog, A species of Leaf climber
Scientific name: Phyllobates terribilis
Genus: Leaf climber
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Description
The golden poison frog (Phyllobates terribilis), also known as the golden frog, golden poison arrow frog, or golden dart frog, is a poison dart frog endemic to the Pacific coast of Colombia. The optimal habitat of P. terribilis is the rainforest with high rain rates (5 m or more per year), altitudes between 100 and 200 m, temperatures of at least 26 °C, and relative humidity of 80â90%. In the wild, P. terribilis is a social animal, living in...
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Golden poison dart frog prominently feeds on small insects, particularly ants and mites. Its dietary preference, rich in alkaloids, facilitates this frog's unique capacity to secrete highly potent toxins.
Appearance
Golden poison dart frog is a small frog with a slender body, measuring up to 5 cm in length. It's smooth skin boasts a brilliantly vivid yellow color, acting as a warning sign to predators. Its legs and belly are mottled black. While size and coloration remain constant across age and gender, the remarkable fluorescence sets this species apart from many others.
Behavior
Known for its lethal skin toxin, golden poison dart frog is a solitary creature with noteworthy behavior patterns. Communal in breeding, they lay eggs in leaf litter which later migrate to water bodies. Their vivid hue serves both as camouflage amid leafy terrestrial habitat and as a warning signal. Predominantly insectivorous, they exhibit 'sit-and-wait' foraging strategy rather than active pursuit. Their defense mechanism includes postural display and toxic secretions.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Poison dart frog Genus
Leaf climber Species
Golden poison dart frog 
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