Yellow Banded Poison Dart Frog
Yellow banded poison dart frog is a species of frog occurring in the northern part of South America. The species is diurnal and very territorial. The frog is poisonous as it can secrete toxins from its skin.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Suborder | Neobatrachia |
| Family | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus | Dendrobates |
| Scientific Name | Dendrobates leucomelas |
| Other Names | Yellow-headed poison dart frog, bumblebee poison frog |
| Size | 3.1 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2.0 in) |
| Weight | Around 3 g (0.11 oz) |
| Color | Bright yellow to orange with broad black stripes and/or spots |
| Distribution | Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia |
| Habitat | Tropical rainforests in the vicinity of fresh water |
| Diet | Ants, termites, tiny beetles, crickets, other small insects, spiders |
| Predators | Snakes |
| Breeding Season | February – March |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 2 to 12 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 10 to 14 days |
| Reproductive Age | 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | In wild: 5 to 7 years In captivity: 10 to 15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 12th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
