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Dendrobates
''Dendrobates'' is a genus of poison dart frogs native to Central and South America. It once contained numerous species, but most originally placed in this genus have been split off into other genera such as '' Adelphobates'', '' Ameerega'', '' Andinobates'', '' Epipedobates'', '' Excidobates'', '' Oophaga'', '' Phyllobates'' and '' Ranitomeya'' (essentially all the brightly marked poison dart frogs; i.e. excluding the duller genera in the family like '' Colostethus'' and '' Hyloxalus''), leaving only five large to medium-sized species in the genus ''Dendrobates''. All the other genera used to be grouped in with ''Dendrobates'' because it was previously thought that all brightly colored poison dart frogs came from the same ancestor but this has since been proven to be incorrect. ''Dendrobates'' and ''Phyllobates'' evolved conspicuous coloration from the same common ancestor but not the same as any of the other genera listed above. There is accumulating evidence that ''Dendrobat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dyeing Dart Frog
The dyeing poison dart frog (''Dendrobates tinctorius''), also known as the cobalt poison frog, tinc (a nickname given by those in the hobby of keeping dart frogs), is a species of poison dart frog. It is among the most variably colored and largest species of poison dart frogs, typically reaching snout–vent lengths of about . It is distributed in the eastern portion of the Guiana Shield, including parts of French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Brazil. These types of frogs usually like to stay in the ground as it is easier to catch prey. They tend to also stay in bodies of water like rivers or climb trees. Because of this they mostly inhabit near the Amazon Rainforest. To mate they have special rituals and leave their tadpoles in freshwater. Etymology The specific name, ''tinctorius'', comes, however, not from the variety of colors, but from the legends of some indigenous tribes. It has been said that tribe members used the frog poisons to cause green parrot feathers to grow dif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrobates Auratus
The green-and-black poison dart frog (''Dendrobates auratus''), also known as the green-and-black poison arrow frog and green poison frog (among others), is a brightly-colored member of the order Anura native to southern Central America and Colombia. This species has also been introduced to Oahu, Hawaii in an effort to lower mosquito numbers. It is one of the most variably colored species of poison dart frogs, after '' D. tinctorius'', '' Adelphobates galactonotus'' and some '' Oophaga'' species. From a conservation standpoint, it is considered to be of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Description The green-and-black poison dart frog has the typical appearance of the members of its family; males average in snout–vent length, while females are slightly larger, averaging or longer. The green-and-black poison dart frog is one of the most variable of all poison frogs in color and pattern. This variation is to some extent individual, but als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrobates Tinctorius
''Dendrobates'' is a genus of poison dart frogs native to Central and South America. It once contained numerous species, but most originally placed in this genus have been split off into other genera such as '' Adelphobates'', ''Ameerega'', ''Andinobates'', ''Epipedobates'', '' Excidobates'', ''Oophaga'', ''Phyllobates'' and ''Ranitomeya'' (essentially all the brightly marked poison dart frogs; i.e. excluding the duller genera in the family like ''Colostethus'' and '' Hyloxalus''), leaving only five large to medium-sized species in the genus ''Dendrobates''. All the other genera used to be grouped in with ''Dendrobates'' because it was previously thought that all brightly colored poison dart frogs came from the same ancestor but this has since been proven to be incorrect. ''Dendrobates'' and ''Phyllobates'' evolved conspicuous coloration from the same common ancestor but not the same as any of the other genera listed above. There is accumulating evidence that ''Dendrobates'' are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrobates
''Dendrobates'' is a genus of poison dart frogs native to Central and South America. It once contained numerous species, but most originally placed in this genus have been split off into other genera such as '' Adelphobates'', '' Ameerega'', '' Andinobates'', '' Epipedobates'', '' Excidobates'', '' Oophaga'', '' Phyllobates'' and '' Ranitomeya'' (essentially all the brightly marked poison dart frogs; i.e. excluding the duller genera in the family like '' Colostethus'' and '' Hyloxalus''), leaving only five large to medium-sized species in the genus ''Dendrobates''. All the other genera used to be grouped in with ''Dendrobates'' because it was previously thought that all brightly colored poison dart frogs came from the same ancestor but this has since been proven to be incorrect. ''Dendrobates'' and ''Phyllobates'' evolved conspicuous coloration from the same common ancestor but not the same as any of the other genera listed above. There is accumulating evidence that ''Dendrobat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poison Dart Frogs
Poison dart frog (also known as dart-poison frog, poison frog or formerly known as poison arrow frog) is the common name of a group of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae which are native to tropical Central and South America. These species are diurnal and often have brightly colored bodies. This bright coloration is correlated with the toxicity of the species, making them aposematic. Some species of the family Dendrobatidae exhibit extremely bright coloration along with high toxicity — a feature derived from their diet of ants, mites and termites— while species which eat a much larger variety of prey have cryptic coloration with minimal to no amount of observed toxicity. Many species of this family are threatened due to human infrastructure encroaching on their habitats. These amphibians are often called "dart frogs" due to the aboriginal South Americans' use of their toxic secretions to poison the tips of blowdarts. However, out of over 170 species, only four have bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrobates Leucomelas
The yellow-banded poison dart frog (''Dendrobates leucomelas''), also known as yellow-headed poison dart frog or bumblebee poison frog, is a poison dart frog from the genus '' Dendrobates'' of the family Dendrobatidae. Distribution and habitat ''Dendrobates leucomelas'' is a common poison dart frog found in the northern part of continent of South America, most notably in Venezuela. It is also found in parts of Guyana, Brazil, and the extreme easternmost part of Colombia. This amphibian is normally found in very humid conditions in tropical rain forests, close to fresh water. It is often found on flat rocks, trees, plants (notably bromeliads), and the leaf litter of the forest floor. During the dry season, specimens are known to congregate in damper places, such as under rocks or fallen tree trunks. The ''D. leucomelas natural habitat is tropical, and not subject to great seasonal temperature variations. Typically, temperature variances are related to elevation and time of day, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poison Dart Frog
Poison dart frog (also known as dart-poison frog, poison frog or formerly known as poison arrow frog) is the common name of a group of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae which are native to tropical Central and South America. These species are diurnal and often have brightly colored bodies. This bright coloration is correlated with the toxicity of the species, making them aposematic. Some species of the family Dendrobatidae exhibit extremely bright coloration along with high toxicity — a feature derived from their diet of ants, mites and termites— while species which eat a much larger variety of prey have cryptic coloration with minimal to no amount of observed toxicity. Many species of this family are threatened due to human infrastructure encroaching on their habitats. These amphibians are often called "dart frogs" due to the aboriginal South Americans' use of their toxic secretions to poison the tips of blowdarts. However, out of over 170 species, only four have b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendrobates Truncatus
The yellow-striped poison frog (''Dendrobates truncatus'') is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Habitat 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. Reproduction The female frog lays her eggs on the ground. When the eggs hatch, the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to pools of still water. Threats 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 Coca is any of the four cultivated plants in the family E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adelphobates
''Adelphobates'' is a small genus of poison dart frogs. They are found in the central and lower Amazon basin of Peru and Brazil, possibly Bolivia. It was originally erected as a sister group to the '' Dendrobates'' and '' Oophaga'' genera. The validity of the genus is still being discussed, with the alternative being "''Dendrobates galactonotus'' group" within '' Dendrobates''. One species originally placed in this genus as '' Adelphobates captivus'' has since been moved to the genus '' Excidobates'' erected in 2008. Etymology ''Adelphobates'' is from the Ancient Greek, ''adelphos'' (brother or twin) and ''bates'' (walker or climber)."Brothers" refers to Charles W. Myers and John W. Daly, two unrelated scientists directly involved with studies of the species. Biology All members have conspicuous, vibrant coloration, and smooth skin. A peculiar feature of their reproduction is that tadpole A tadpole or polliwog (also spelled pollywog) is the Larva, larval stage in the biol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranitomeya
''Ranitomeya'' is a genus of dart poison frogs found in Panama and South America south to Peru and Brazil, possibly into Bolivia. Taxonomy In 2006 Grant et al. revised the systematics of poison dart frogs and placed many species formerly classified in the genera ''Dendrobates'', ''Minyobates'' and ''Phyllobates'' in ''Ranitomeya''. In 2011 Brown and colleagues, following other scientists who assumed the existence of two distinct clades in ''Ranitomeya'', erected the genus ''Andinobates'' for 12 species of ''Ranitomeya''. ''Ranitomeya'' and ''Andinobates'' frogs can be distinguished from those in genera such as ''Dendrobates'' in that they are generally smaller, have more than two colors, and seem to glitter if viewed from certain angles. ''Ranitomeya'' is widespread in the Amazon basin, whereas ''Andinobates'' species are found only in the northern Andes down to Central America. Description Adults measure no more than in snout–vent length and are typically brightly colored, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Excidobates
''Excidobates'' is a genus of poison dart frogs endemic to the Marañón River The Marañón River (, , ) is the principal or mainstem source of the Amazon River, arising about 160 km (100 miles) to the northeast of Lima, Peru, and flowing northwest across plateaus 3,650 m (12,000 feet) high, it runs through a deeply ero ... drainage in Peru and Ecuador, South America. At one time members of this genus were classified as '' Dendrobates''. A characteristic of this genus is the presence of pale, ovoid spots on the under surface of the thighs. Poison frogs, Dendrobates.org Species The following species are included in the genus:References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
