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Green and black poison dart frog

Dendrobates auratus

Green and black poison dart frog (Dendrobates auratus)Common

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Amphibianinsectivore

The green poison frog is a small, brightly colored amphibian found in Central America and Colombia, with a few living in Hawaii. Its flashy skin comes in many colors, warning predators that it carries toxins. People once used its poison on hunting darts, though this frog mostly just hops around eating tiny insects.

  • Its skin poison was used by indigenous people on hunting darts.
  • Some were moved to Hawaii to help control mosquito populations.
  • Comes in more color variations than most poison dart frogs.
RainforestSouth AmericaNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Amphibian
Scientific name
Dendrobates auratus
Habitat
Rainforest
Regions in this directory
South America, North America
Diet
insectivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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