# 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! - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate - **Habitat:** Rainforests - **Also known as:** Blue Poison Dart Frog, Red Poison Dart Frog ![Strawberry Poison Dart Frog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Strawberry_poison_dart_frog_%2870539%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Strawberry_poison_dart_frog_%2870539%29.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Dendrobatidae - **Genus:** Oophaga ## 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 - **Poisonous Protection:** Strawberry Poison Dart Frog has toxic skin that helps them deter most predators from trying to eat them. - **Dedicated Parent:** Strawberry Poison Dart Frog can feed her growing tadpoles unfertilized eggs, ensuring their survival. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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. - **Shelter:** Wild Pineapple (*Bromelia pinguin*) — Utilizes water-filled bromeliad leaf axils for tadpole development. ## Traits - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [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. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Miniature](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/miniature): Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Toxic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/toxic): Toxic organisms contain substances that are poisonous and can cause adverse effects upon exposure. - [Poisonous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/poisonous): Poisonous organisms produce toxins that can cause harm when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through contact. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate Look but don't touch! These frogs are special and can be harmful if eaten. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Strawberry Poison Dart 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 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 ## 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: [Strawberry Poison Dart Frog: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/strawberry-poison-dart-frog)