Blue Poison Dart Frog

  Dendrobates tinctorius "azureus" 

Habitat & Distribution :  South America

Diet : Insects

Size : 3,5-5 cm

Lifespan : 10 years

Description

This frog is a morph of the common poison dart frog species (Dendrobates tinctorius). They feature royal blue limbs and a sky-blue back, which fades to a darker blue on the belly and an irregular pattern of small and large dark blue to black spots covers the head and back, unique to each individual frog 

Behavior

Blue poison dart frogs are diurnal, highly territorial, and aggressive, using bright coloration to warn predators of their potent toxins. 

Reproduction

The blue poison dart frog breeds seasonally, usually during February or March when the weather is rainy. To find mates, the males sit on a rock and produce quiet calls, which the females follow to track down the males. The males take care of the eggs. 

Communication & Perception

Similar to other Dart frogs, they communicate primarily through specialized acoustic calls, visual displays, and tactile cues to establish territories, attract mates, and express distress. Males use vocal sacs to produce species-specific buzzing or chirping calls. 

Predator(s)

Fire-bellied Snake