Poison Dart Frog
Common Name:
Poison Dart Frog
Scientific Name:
Dendrobates tinctorius
IUCN Status:
Least Concern
Diet: Their diet consists primarily of insects including caterpillars, ants, beetles, flies and mites.
Height: 1 to 5 cm
Weight: Average of 28 g
Lifespan: The lifespan of a poison dart frog is up to 10 years.
Fun Facts
- Poison dart frogs live in wet, tropical forests in Central and South America.
- These frogs are known for their beautiful colours. Amphibians that have toxic skin secretions tend to have bright warning colours theroized to function as a visual warning for predators.
About Us
In the wild, poison dart frogs get their toxins from the insects they eat. At the Zoo, they are fed small crickets, bean beetles, black worms and/or fruit flies daily and as a result, are not poisonous. See how many frogs you can spot inside the Affinity Learning Centre!