Strawberry Poison Dart Frog

The strawberry poison frog, strawberry poison dart frog or blue jeans poison frog (Oophaga pumilio, formerly Dendrobates pumilio) is a species of small poison dart frog found in Central America. It is common throughout its range, which extends from eastern central Nicaragua through Costa Rica and northwestern Panama. The species is often found in humid lowlands and premontane forest, but large populations are also found in disturbed areas such as plantations. The strawberry poison frog is perhaps most famous for its widespread variation in coloration, comprising approximately 15–30 color morphs, most of which are presumed to be true-breeding. O.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Poisonous. The note covers its whole family. Poison dart frogs; skin alkaloids, harmless to touch in captivity but wild animals can be lethal Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Andinobates opisthomelas — poisonous
• Oophaga granulifera — poisonous
• Oophaga sylvatica — poisonous
• Ranitomeya reticulata — poisonous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Amphibia

Order

Anura

Family

Dendrobatidae

Genus

Oophaga

Species

Oophaga pumilio

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