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CENTRAL / SOUTH AMERICAN POISONOUS
FROGS
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Dendrobates galactonotus
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Family: Dendrobatidae
Genus: Dendrobates
Species: galactonotus
Common Names
Splash-Backed Poison-Arrow Frog , Splash-Backed Poison Frog ,
Splashback Poison Frog
Countries
Brazil
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Species Distribution Map
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Taxonomy and Biology
Adult length: 30mm
Description
Head and body dorsum and flanks varies between mainly yellow with
irregular, black lines and spots ( often a running paint appearance
) to mainly black with irregular yellow lines and spots. Arms and legs
vary between entirely black, black with yellow flecking or spotting
to mainly yellow with black spotting. Head venter and body ventral surface
is uniform black.
Habitat
Lowland tropical rainforest up to an elevation of about 300 metres.
Habits
Diurnal and terrestrial frog that inhabits the forest floor leaf litter.
Prey
Feeds mainly on ants, beetles and mites.
Poison Activity
Poison Type: No information available
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