Blue Poison Dart Frog

Dendrobates tinctorius

Stats

Length:

1.4-2.4 inches

height:

Weight:

Approximately 5 grams

Lifespan:

4-6 years in the wild and 10 years in captivity

Sexual Maturity:

Breeding Season:

Gestation Period:

Eggs have after 14-18 days, frogs are fully developed at 10-12 weeks

Eats

Dart frogs are carnivores and like to eat things that are much smaller than they are, in captivity they eat fruit flies, pinhead crickets, springtails, and isopods. Scientists believe that the dart frog gets its poisonousness from the insects they eat in the wild; in particular, a type of very small beetle which when eaten causes the skin to become toxic.

Lives

Azureus dart frogs have a very limited range in the Sipaliwini Savanna, located in southern Suriname (South America). They are in very isolated pockets of jungle that occur along streams as they need high humidity.

Behavior

Description

The Blue Poison Dart Frog, or Azureus Dart Frog, displays various shades of blue, often having black spots. Their coloration can range from deep blue to light sky blue. Many settlers believe these vibrant frogs were used by natives to create dye for fabrics, earning them the name Dyeing Dart Frogs. Their bright colors not only make them striking, but also serve as a warning to predators about their toxicity!