Which Is The World’s Most Deadliest Amphibian?
Poison Dart Frog
Poison Dart Frog (Photo Credit: themonnie / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Poison dart frog is the common name of a group of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae and these are found in Central and South America. These species have brightly colored bodies.
Poison Dart Frog (Photo Credit: mamojo / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Most species of poison dart frogs are small, sometimes less than 1.5 cm in adult and few grow up to 6 cm in length. Their bright coloration is associated with their toxicity and levels of alkaloids.
Poison Dart Frog (Photo Credit: mamojo / CC BY-SA 2.0)
There are around 175 species of poison dart frogs, varying in color and pattern. They may live more than ten years in captivity. Poison dart frogs feed mostly on spiders and small insects such as ants and termites.
Poison Dart Frog (Photo Credit: mcamcamca / CC BY-SA 2.0)
