Golfodulcean poison frog

Phyllobates vittatus

The Golfodulcean poison frog is a tiny, colorful frog that lives in the forests of Central America. Its bright colors warn other animals that it is very poisonous, helping it stay safe in the wild.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The Golfodulcean poison frog has a striking black body with two bold, bright yellow or orange stripes running down its back. Its small size, typically under 4 centimeters, makes these vibrant markings stand out against the dark skin.

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Golfodulcean poison frog

Kategorie

Amphibien

Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Its name comes from Golfo Dulce, a unique bay in Costa Rica!

Male frogs are devoted dads, guarding eggs and carrying tadpoles to water.

Scientists study its toxins hoping to discover new life-saving medicines!

This frog doesn't make its own poison; it gets it from its food!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Golfodulcean poison frog has extremely potent skin toxins that help them deter predators from trying to eat them.

Golfodulcean poison frog can turn poisons from its insect diet into its own powerful skin toxins for protection.

Golfodulcean poison frog has vibrant stripes that act as a visual warning, telling predators 'I am poisonous!'

Golfodulcean poison frog males carry their tadpoles on their backs to safety, protecting them on their journey to water.

Maße und Details

Länge: 2.5-3.5 cm
Gewicht: 0.002-0.005 kg
Lebenserwartung: 5-10 Jahre
Top Speed: 0.5 km/h
Gelegegröße: 3-10
Metamorphose: 60-90 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

This frog loves to snack on tiny insects and other small critters found in the rainforest!

Hauptnahrung

Ants
Mites
Small beetles
Springtails

Nahrungssuche

Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

hunts

Leafcutter Ant

Atta cephalotes

Eats these ants to acquire its powerful skin toxins.

hunts

Ant

Acromyrmex octospinosus

Feeds on various ant species to obtain its potent toxins.

eaten by

Banded Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira annulata

Some snakes can tolerate its toxins and may try to hunt it.

Merkmale

Einzelgänger

Einzelgänger leben den größten Teil ihres Lebens allein und interagieren mit Artgenossen nur zur Paarung oder zur Aufzucht der Jungen.

Farbenfroh

Farbenfroh beschreibt Organismen oder Objekte, die eine große Vielfalt an leuchtenden und deutlich erkennbaren Farben aufweisen.

Insektenfressend

Dieses Merkmal kennzeichnet Organismen, deren Nahrung hauptsächlich aus Insekten und anderen kleinen Wirbellosen besteht.

Wald

Waldlebensräume sind terrestrische Lebensräume, die von dichtem Baumbestand dominiert werden und eine große Vielfalt an Pflanzen- und Tierarten beherbergen.