Amphibians
Green-and-black poison frog
Dendrobates auratus
The green-and-black poison frog is among the most widespread and variable dart frogs: its livery alternates emerald green, turquoise or gold with black bands. The bright colours warn predators of its toxic skin.
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In short
The green-and-black poison frog (Dendrobates auratus) is a species with IUCN conservation status LC (Least concern). It frequents the floor and low vegetation of humid tropical forests, often near watercourses. Animals in Black offers a fine-art portrait of it on a black background, available as a print on Hahnemühle paper: view the print.
Habitat & conservation
Where does the green-and-black poison frog live?
It frequents the floor and low vegetation of humid tropical forests, often near watercourses. It is diurnal; tadpoles are carried on the adults’ backs to small water pools among plants.
Is the green-and-black poison frog endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern (LC): it is common and adaptable. Locally it is affected by forest loss and collection for the terrarium trade, regulated by CITES.
Facts about the green-and-black poison frog
- Colouration varies greatly from one population to another.
- Its toxin comes from a diet of ants and mites.
- Introduced to Hawaii in 1932 for insect control, it still survives there.
Data source: IUCN Red List — Dendrobates auratus (Least Concern)
RED List
Conservation status codes
- EX Extinct No individuals survive.
- EW Extinct in the wild Survives only in captivity.
- CR Critically endangered Extremely high risk of extinction.
- EN Endangered Very high risk of extinction.
- VU Vulnerable High risk of extinction.
- NT Near threatened Likely to become threatened soon.
- LC Least concern Low risk of extinction.
- DD Data deficient Not enough data to assess.
- NE Not evaluated Not yet assessed by the IUCN.