Vulnerable
Poison (Blue Dart Frog)
Dendrobates tinctorius azureus
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About
The blue poison dart frog is a small, brightly colored frog known for its toxicity. Indigenous people have used their toxic secretions to poison the tips of blowdarts for hunting.
Habitat
Rainforests of Suriname and Brazil
Diet
Carnivorous - ants, termites, and other small insects
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Fun Facts
- Poison dart frogs get their toxicity from the insects they eat in the wild.
- Their bright colors serve as a warning to predators that they are toxic.
- There are over 175 species of poison dart frogs, with varying levels of toxicity.
Conservation
StatusVulnerable
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