Harlequin Poison Frog
Harlequin poison frog is a species of frog found only in western Colombia’s El Chocó region. The species is diurnal. The frog possesses skin toxins located over the entire surface of the body.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus | Oophaga |
| Scientific Name | Oophaga histrionica |
| Other Names | Harlequin poison-dart frog |
| Size | 1 to 1.5 in (2.5 to 3.8 cm) |
| Weight | 5 to 6 g |
| Color | Bright to clear to dull orange, yellow, white, red, or blue base color with black web pattern ranging from small to big lines to incomplete lines or speckled |
| Distribution | Western Colombia |
| Habitat | Tropical rainforests |
| Diet | Ants, small beetles, termites, other small arthropods |
| Breeding Season | Rainy season |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 4 to 20 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 10 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | Around 3 months |
| Average Lifespan | Around 9.1 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 11th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
