Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog
Dendrobates auratus
- Range
- Native to southern Central America and Colombia; introduced to Oahu, Hawaii, and later apparently established on Maui.
- Habitat
- Humid lowland and submontane forests from 0–1,000 m; frogs also use water-filled bromeliad leaves.
- Diet
- Arthropods, primarily ants and mites; captive frogs are fed crickets and fruit flies.
Facts
- Color and pattern vary dramatically with location. Some forms are spotted or banded mint-green and black, while others may be brown and cream-white or almost entirely dark.
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