The small, cute dude is known for its sapphire-like/azure skin color and its poisonousness. This group of frogs grows to 3.0-4.5cm in length but some of them can be as tiny as 1.5cm and some can be 6cm. They have a large variety of food sources - ants, beetles, and most insects. They typically have a lifespan of five to seven years. Unlike most frogs, they are active in daytime. The blue skin serves as a warning to predators. Their shiny and deadly skin is where the glands of poison are located at. The poison on the surface will only paralyze predators but when it gets into one's blood, it can cause death. One small poison dart frog can release the portion of poison that kills 10 adults so I am gonna say about two to three of this little thingy can take down our whole class. Most of the "azureus" are inhabited at the forests in southern Surniname. In the past, because of forest fires and illegal collecting for the pet trade, they are listed as rare species, but currently, the species is increasingly bred in captivity. There are over 1,000 specimens kept in zoos all over the world. When you have the chance to visit this type of frog, DO NOT touch them on the skin!
I had no idea a posion dart frog can be so deadly...I am so glad that they live in forests and no where close to LA.
ReplyDeleteI remember when I was in elementary school I loved learning about the rainforest, and these frogs were always something that I thought were really cool and especially pretty to look at.
ReplyDeleteWow thats interesting. I didn't know there was poisonous frogs out there. Next time I see a blue frog, I better not touch them. Thanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteI think its is so interesting that you pointed out that these frogs are active during the day which is different than most frogs or animals. It is almost like the frog is taunting other animals to eat them only to be surprised by the poison.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how the most vibrant colored animals out there are usually the most poisonous. Snakes are like that too. My personal favorite is the Panamanian Golden Frog.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful colors! I found my new shade of blue I like now, but i'll know not to touch those types of frogs.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a beautiful frog, I love the pattern and colors they have. I also like how you described one particular frog instead of discussing them as a group!
ReplyDeleteI love frogs; I used to have one when I was younger! I didn't know there were poisonous frogs, so I'm glad I read your blog--I definitely would have picked it up if I saw one!
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