Golden Poison Frog
The golden poison frog (or Phyllobates terribilis), also known as the golden dart frog or golden poison arrow frog, is a species of poison dart frog endemic to the rainforests of the Pacific Coast of Colombia.
Although being called 'golden' frogs, they are actually found in mint green, yellow and orange colour morphs. All variants have extremely poisonous skin that is used as a defence mechanism against predators, while their bright colouration acts as a warning signal to potential threats. They live on the forest floor and, unlike other frog species, do not require to live in or near water, though they do need a water source in which to deposit their eggs.
Golden poison frogs measure an average of 50mm to 55mm, and females are typically larger than males.
Phyllobates terribilis
Exhibit needs
- Exhibit types
- Box, Cylinder, Box large, Cylinder large, Box large angled
- Terrain
- Rainforest
- Temperature
- 26–31 °C (variance 5 °C below, 5 °C above)
- Humidity
- 80–90% (variance 5 below, 5 above)
- Food
- Fruit and vegetables
- Litter
- 1–4
- Overpopulation at
- 2 (extreme 3)
- Colony up to
- 8
- Breeds in
- All seasons
Overview
- Scientific name
- Phyllobates terribilis
- Class
- Amphibia
- Conservation status
- Endangered
- Enclosure
- Exhibit
- Temperature
- 26 °C – 31 °C
- Humidity
- 80% – 90%
- Lifespan
- 10 yr – 15 yr
- Content
- Base game