Dyeing Poison Dart Frog Dendrobates Tinctorius
Like other species of dart frogs, the dyeing poison dart frog’s bright colors serve as a warning to predators that they are toxic!
ORIGIN:
South America
HABITAT:
Rainforest floor, trees
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Males can weigh up to .13 ounces; females up to .23 ounces
Length: 1.5-2 inches
DIET:
Ants, termites, small spiders and other small insects
PREDATORS:
Fire-bellied snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Toxicity
REPRODUCTION:
Females lay a clutch of 8-15 eggs
THREATS:
Pet trade, habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 15 yrs in human care
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