Poison Dart Frog: here’s the scoop
threats
While some poison dart frog populations are considered stable, their populations aren’t large, and their habitats are rapidly shrinking. Habitat loss, over-collection for the pet trade and chytrid fungus disease all pose serious threats to these stunning amphibians.
Insider Info
Buttonwood Park Zoo is home to four species; blue poison dart frog, green and black poison dart frog, yellow-banded poison dart frog and dyeing poison dart frog.
Species
Poison Dart Frog
Scientific name
Dendrobatidae family
Habitat
Found on trees, as well as under leaves, logs and rocks on the forest floor
Diet
Carnivorous. Feeding primarily on crickets, fruit flies, ants, termites and beetles
life expectancy
8 – 15 years
Did you know?
Poison dart frogs raised in captivity and isolated from insects in their native habitat never develop poison.
Range
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Conservation status
Least Concern
Widespread and abundant
