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Where to observe and photograph the green and black poison dart frog in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the green and black poison dart frog in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the green and black poison dart frog’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Green and black poison dart frog
Scientific name: Dendrobates auratus
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: DENDROBATIDAE
Group: Amphibians
Sensitivity to human approach: Suspicious
Minimum approach distance: 3 m
Reproduction period: December to March
Incubation: N/A
Births: December to March
Habitat:
Humid tropical forests of Central and South America, especially in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua, in wooded areas near watercourses
Activity period :
Primarily active during the day, with peak activity in the morning and late afternoon.
Identification and description:
The Golden Poison Dart Frog is a small, vibrant, and colorful frog from the Dendrobatidae family. This species typically measures between 2 and 3 centimeters in length and is easily recognized by its golden skin, often speckled with black. It primarily inhabits the humid tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama. The Golden Poison Dart Frog feeds mainly on small insects, ants, and mites. It is known for its toxicity, which comes from its diet, particularly from certain ants and beetles that contain alkaloids. These toxins serve as a defense mechanism against predators. This species is also known for its social behaviors and vocalizations during the breeding season. The eggs of the Golden Poison Dart Frog are laid on the forest floor, and the tadpoles develop in small pools of water or on decaying leaves. While this species is not currently endangered, it is threatened by deforestation and the destruction of its natural habitat.
Recommended lens:
Macro – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
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