# 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. - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Legendary - **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate - **Habitat:** Rainforests near water - **Also known as:** Golden Dart Frog, Golden Poison Dart Frog ![Golden Poison Frog](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424410/objects/5738.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Dendrobatidae - **Genus:** Phyllobates ## 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 - **Super Skin Shield:** Golden Poison Frog has incredibly toxic skin that helps them defend against almost any predator by making them extremely dangerous to touch. - **Vivid Warning:** Golden Poison Frog can show off its vivid, bright colors that help them warn predators to stay away before an attack. - **Toxin Acquisition:** 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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/ghost-ant) (*Brachymyrmex heeri*) — forages for small ants as a primary food source - **Shelter:** Trumpet Tree (*Cecropia peltata*) — lives amongst leaf litter and undergrowth of rainforest plants ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Freshwater](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/freshwater): Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species. - [Poisonous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/poisonous): Poisonous organisms produce toxins that can cause harm when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through contact. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Venomous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/venomous): Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) - [Reptiles & Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/reptiles-and-amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate Look but don’t touch. Keep a safe distance and wash hands after exploring. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Golden Poison Frog? Check the toe pads, leg length, eye markings, back pattern and body shape. Don't lean on color: some frogs change shade to match their surroundings. Frog Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Golden Poison Frog? 4-6 cm ### How much does Golden Poison Frog weigh? 0.005-0.015 kg ### How long does Golden Poison Frog live? 5-10 years ### How fast can Golden Poison Frog move? 1 km/h ### What does Golden Poison Frog eat? Tiny insects like ants and beetles make up their poisonous diet! ### Where is Golden Poison Frog usually found? Rainforests near water ### How does Golden Poison Frog hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Tierpark Fauna Solingen](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-fauna-solingen) — Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE · Zoo ## More Amphibians - [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*) - [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*) - [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*) - [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*) --- Source: [Golden Poison Frog: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/golden-poison-frog)