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Strawberry Poison Dart Frog

Oophaga pumilio

The Strawberry Poison Dart Frog is a tiny, colorful frog that loves to hop around in the rainforest. Its bright red skin helps it stand out, but it also warns other animals that it is not safe to eat!

Habitat: Rainforests

Appearance

The Strawberry Poison Dart Frog is famously vibrant, often a brilliant red, but can also display striking orange, yellow, blue, or green colors. Its small body typically has a granular texture and may be adorned with tiny black spots, making it stand out vividly in its rainforest home.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyDendrobatidaeGenusOophaga
Strawberry Poison Dart Frog
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Strawberry Poison Dart Frog

Category

Amphibians

Rarity

Common

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Male frogs 'sing' with soft buzzes to attract a mate in the dense forest!

Their bright warning colors are called aposematism by scientists!

They carry each tadpole to its own tiny pool high up in plants!

They never drink water, absorbing it directly through their permeable skin!

Special abilities

Ability

Poisonous Protection

Strawberry Poison Dart Frog has toxic skin that helps them deter most predators from trying to eat them.

Ability

Dedicated Parent

Strawberry Poison Dart Frog can feed her growing tadpoles unfertilized eggs, ensuring their survival.

Ability

Tadpole Taxi

Strawberry Poison Dart Frog can carry individual tadpoles on their back to safe, secluded water pools.

Measurements & details

Length
1.7-2.4 cm
Weight
0.001-0.002 kg
Lifespan
5-8 years
Top Speed
0.5 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Metamorphosis
45-75 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny amphibians are insectivores, mainly feasting on small insects and mites they find.

Primary Foods

  • Ants
  • Mites
  • Small beetles
  • Springtails

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Ant

Brachymyrmex heeri

Primary source of alkaloids that make their skin toxic.

eaten by

Banded Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira annulata

A snake species that sometimes preys on these toxic frogs.

shelters

Wild Pineapple

Bromelia pinguin

Utilizes water-filled bromeliad leaf axils for tadpole development.

Traits

Also known as

Blue Poison Dart FrogRed Poison Dart Frog

Collections

Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

Look but don't touch! These frogs are special and can be harmful if eaten.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Strawberry Poison Dart Frog?

1.7-2.4 cm

How much does Strawberry Poison Dart Frog weigh?

0.001-0.002 kg

How long does Strawberry Poison Dart Frog live?

5-8 years

How fast can Strawberry Poison Dart Frog move?

0.5 km/h

What does Strawberry Poison Dart Frog eat?

These tiny amphibians are insectivores, mainly feasting on small insects and mites they find.

Where is Strawberry Poison Dart Frog usually found?

Rainforests

How does Strawberry Poison Dart Frog hunt?

Foraging

How many eggs does Strawberry Poison Dart Frog lay?

3-5

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