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Golden Poison Dart Frog
You’ll find our golden poison dart frogs in Amphibian Ark during your visit to Paignton Zoo.
Golden Poison Dart FrogPhyllobates terribilis
Class:
Amphibia
Order:
Anura
Family:
Dendrobatidae
About the golden poison dart frog
The golden poison dart frog is considered one of the most toxic amphibians on Earth. Growing to around 5–6 centimetres, it can be bright yellow, green or orange. In the wild, its skin contains powerful toxins derived from its diet of ants and other small insects.
Despite its name, this frog is shy and spends much of its time on the forest floor among leaf litter.
Conservation
The species is classified as Endangered, as deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia continue to threaten its already limited range.