Golden Poison Frog

Phyllobates terribilis

The Golden Poison Frog is one of the most colorful frogs in the world! It has a shiny yellow color and is very tiny.

Habitat: Rainforests near water

Appearance

The Golden Poison Frog is known for its strikingly bright, uniform golden-yellow, orange, or pale-green skin. Unlike many frogs, it often lacks distinct patterns or spots, making its solid, brilliant color its most defining feature.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyDendrobatidaeGenusPhyllobates

Golden Poison Frog

Interesting facts

In captivity, if their diet changes, they become harmless, losing their toxic defenses!

Indigenous people traditionally used the frog's skin toxins to tip hunting darts.

Its scientific name, 'terribilis,' means 'terrible' because of its extreme toxicity!

Just one frog has enough poison to harm 10-20 humans or two adult elephants!

Special abilities

Golden Poison Frog has incredibly toxic skin that helps them defend against almost any predator by making them extremely dangerous to touch.

Golden Poison Frog can show off its vivid, bright colors that help them warn predators to stay away before an attack.

Golden Poison Frog acquires powerful toxins by eating specific insects, which helps them become one of the most poisonous animals on Earth.

Measurements & details

Length: 4-6 cm
Weight: 0.005-0.015 kg
Lifespan: 5-10 years
Top Speed: 1 km/h
Clutch Size: 5-30
Metamorphosis: 14-28 days

Diet & Feeding

Tiny insects like ants and beetles make up their poisonous diet!

Primary Foods

ants
termites
beetles
mites

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Melyrid Beetle

Chorezine pulchra

eats these beetles to acquire its powerful skin toxins

eats

Ghost Ant

Brachymyrmex heeri

forages for small ants as a primary food source

shelters

Trumpet Tree

Cecropia peltata

lives amongst leaf litter and undergrowth of rainforest plants

Traits

Wildlife

Step into the incredible world of wild animals and plants living freely in nature. From tiny insects to towering trees, it's all part of the wild wonders around us!

Camouflaged

Look closely for animals that are masters of disguise, blending perfectly into their surroundings! Their colors and patterns help them hide from others.

Rainforest

These lush, humid forests are bursting with life, where towering trees create a canopy and rainfall is abundant all year round.

Carnivorous

Discover fierce hunters and clever predators that get all their energy from eating other animals. They play a vital role in keeping nature's balance.

Freshwater

Discover animals and plants that live in non-salty water, like rivers, lakes, and ponds! These watery homes are vibrant with life.

Poisonous

Be careful around these plants and animals, as they can cause harm if you touch them or eat them! Their defense mechanism protects them from other creatures.

Nocturnal

Explore the secret world of animals that come alive at night! They are wide awake when it's dark, using their amazing senses to find food and play.

Venomous

Be amazed by animals that can inject special substances to defend themselves or catch their food! They deliver their potent dose through a bite or a sting.