Phyllobates terribilis 'Yellow' ( Golden Poison Dart Frog)
Scientific Name: Phyllobates terribilis
Common Name: Golden Poison Dart Frog
Location: Endemic to the rainforests of Colombia
Toxicity: One of the most poisonous animals on Earth, containing batrachotoxin. Safe in captivity
Size: 2.5 inches or larger
Color: Bright yellow, sometimes with orange or green variations.
Habitat: Primary and secondary rainforests, from 50 to 400 meters.
Diet: Primarily ants, beetles, and other small insects.
Conservation Status: Endangered.
Threats: Habitat loss due to deforestation and agriculture.
Predators: While generally avoided due to toxicity, some snakes and birds have developed resistance.
Cultural Significance: The frog's poison is used by indigenous Emberá people to tip hunting darts.
Phyllobates terribilis 'Yellow' ( Golden Poison Dart Frog)
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