The golden poison frog (Phyllobates terribilis), also known as the golden dart frog or golden poison arrow frog, is a poison dart frog endemic from the rainforests of Colombia. The golden poison frog has become endangered due to habitat destruction within its naturally limited range.

The golden poison frog (Phyllobates terribilis), also known as the golden dart frog or golden poison arrow frog, is a poison dart frog endemic to the rainforests of Colombia. The golden poison frog has become endangered due to habitat destruction within its naturally limited range.

2024年11月6日 · Let's talk about one of the most dazzling — and dangerous — creatures in the animal kingdom: the golden poison dart frog. These tiny amphibians have incredibly toxic skin, and it packs a serious punch.

These brightly colored amphibians are among the largest of the more than 100 poison dart frog species, averaging more than one inch in length. They live within a tiny plot of rain forest on the...

Discovered in 1973 and first scientifically described in 1978, the Golden Poison Frog is one of the largest of the poison dart frogs and it can grow to 5 centimetres. Its bright colour can vary, especially geographically, but is either golden-orange, golden-yellow or pale green.

Despite only measuring up to 6cm and weighing around 30 grams, golden poison frogs are the largest species of the poison dart frog family – which are all typically minature in size. Females are typically larger than males.

This tiny creature is the most poisonous frog in the world! The herpetologist who discovered the species in 1978 named them terrribilis specifically to warn others about the terrible nature of the poison the frog produces in its skin.

Golden poison frogs are covered by an alkaloid poison which can cause a numbing sensation or in some cases even death. Their poison is considered one of the most potent of any poison dart frog. Each individual frog carries enough poison at a single time to kill ten people.

The Golden Poison Dart Frog (Phyllobates terribilis) is a striking amphibian known for its vibrant coloration and potent skin toxins. Native to the rainforests of western Colombia, this species belongs to the family Dendrobatidae, which includes some of …

2023年4月2日 · The Golden Poison Dart Frog remains one of the most unique and fascinating species of frogs. Its bright markings and colorations make it attractive while its toxic skin sections make it one of the most poisonous animals on the planet.