Frogs and Toads
Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog
Dendrobates auratus
Across the regions where it's common, the Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog peaks from April to September.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Frogs and Toads
Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog
Dendrobates auratus
Description
Dendrobates auratus, also known as the green-and-black poison dart frog, the green-and-black poison arrow frog, green-and-black poison frog, green poison dart frog, green poison arrow frog, and green poison frog, is a brightly-colored member of the order Anura native to southern Central America and Colombia. D. auratus has the typical appearance of the members of its family; males average 0.75 in (1.9 cm) in snout–vent length, while females are slightly larger, averaging 1 in (2.5 cm) or longer.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Dendrobates auratus can be found in Central and South America, from Nicaragua and Costa Rica to southeastern Brazil and Bolivia. Dendrobates auratus adults are found on the floor of rain forests.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
Females wander among the males, with the latter then attempting to impress the former with their bird-like mating calls. Captive female D. auratus are known to fight amongst themselves in the presence of calling males.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog
When is the Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog peaks from April to September.
Where does the Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including Hawaii.