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Zoology of the ZooPl. LXIX

Golden poison frog

Phyllobates terribilis
Amphibia · Anura · Dendrobatidae
Fig. 1. Golden poison frog
Fig. 2. Range
North AmericaSouth AmericaEuropeAfricaAsiaAustraliaAntarcticarange, sketched
Length or heightAbout 5 cm
WeightAbout 30 g
FoodAnts and other insects
LifespanAbout 10 years in zoos
SocietySmall groups
Habitattropical rainforest
RangeSouth America
Wild or tameWild

One of the most poisonous animals; its poison comes from its wild diet, so zoo-raised frogs are harmless.

Observe: Bright color is a warning signal.

Modern data

Status today

ENEndangered status to verify
ConservationEndangered.
Keeper's noteDaily checks of appetite, movement and behavior; enrichment that changes from day to day.
Kingdom · phylumAnimalia · Chordata
GenusPhyllobates

Check the record: IUCN Red List · GBIF · ITIS

See it elsewhere in the museum

For classes

Lessons: The Reptile House: Meet the giantsPreviewThe Reptile House: Is "cold-blooded" true?PreviewThe Reptile House: Take its temperaturePreview

Drawer: Zoo: Reptile house

Quiz: Reptile house quiz · 5 questions

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