Facts about Yellow-banded poison dart frog
Many people know that there are some frogs found on Earth’s secret poison. But the first two frog species that secret poison are found in Brazil. Frog species like Blue dart, yellow- banded, nut poison frog, and Golden frog are found in Brazil. Among these, The Golden frog is considered the most poisonous species on Earth.
But let’s check the details about the Yellow Banded dart frog of Brazil.
Biological Classification –
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Dendrobatidae
Genus: Dendrobates
Species: D. leucomelas
Details- The Yellow banded drat flag (Dendrobates leucomelas) belongs to the family Dendrobatidae. The shining yellow spot on its black colored body makes it look cool. But do not try to touch it because it is one of the most poisonous frog specie in the world.
Place of Living –
It is mostly found in Southern America, Brazil, Guyana, Colombia etc. Usually, the high humid condition is suited best for them. So, they prefer to live n rain forest region or an area that gets maximum rain.
Size and Weight-
The average size of this frog is 4-5 cm and its weight lies between 3-5 grams.
Poison-
It secrets poison that helps to kill some insects and also protects them from their prey. As per the report, it body creates such poison and the toxicity of the poison varies. So in nature when the look of an animal attracts you do not be crazy wait and do some research because it may have such poisonous quality and its color is a sign of danger.
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