Yellow-striped Poison Frog
Dendrobates truncatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
- GenusDendrobates
- SpeciesDendrobates truncatus (Yellow-striped Poison Frog)
About the Yellow-striped Poison Frog
The yellow-striped poison frog (Dendrobates truncatus) is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to Colombia. This diurnal frog lives in wet, humid, and dry tropical forests. It has also been observed in disturbed areas, such as banana plantations but not anywhere that has been completely cleared. This frog has been observed between 100 and 1800 meters above sea level.
The female frog lays her eggs on the ground. When the eggs hatch, the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to pools of still water. The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. It may once have been threatened by capture for the international pet trade, but it has since gained a CITES listing. If that listing were to be removed, it might become threatened again. Unlike some of its congeners, this frog is difficult to breed in captivity. Sometimes these frogs die when people spray coca farms to kill the plants. The frog is diurnal, and the spraying takes place during the day. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-striped Poison Frog in Tayrona National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tayrona National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-striped Poison Frog in Tayrona National Natural Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-striped Poison Frog sighting in Tayrona National Natural Park, based on 98 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-striped Poison Frog in Tayrona National Natural Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-striped Poison Frog in Tayrona National Natural Park in our monthly data.