Blessed poison frog
Amphibians & Reptiles·Amphibian
The blessed dart frog, also known as the bicolored dart frog, is a brightly colored, toxic frog native to Colombia’s rainforests. They secrete potent toxins through the skin as a defense mechanism and is part of the group of poison dart frogs used by indigenous people for hunting. Large for a poison dart frog, with a large snout and a bright read head, these frogs are easy to pick out from a lineup. They also sport black mask markings over their eyes.
- Conservation StatusVulnerable
- Life span10 years
- Body size16.5-18.4 mm
- Native habitat Lowland rainforests of Northeastern Peru
- DietSmall insects, invertebrates, and arthropods