The golden poison frog (Phyllobates terribilis) is the world's most poisonous frog, native to Colombia's lowland tropical rainforests. It exhibits various colors, is diurnal, and primarily feeds on insects using its long tongue. This species stores toxins in its skin glands, which can affect the heart and nervous system of predators.

1. Golden poison frog ( Phyllobates terribilis )
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum :Chordata Class: Amphibia
The golden poison frog also known as the golden dart frog, most poisonous frog in the
world.This species is originated from the Pacific coast of Colombia.This species is native to the
lowland tropical rainforests. P. terribilis occurs in many colours such as yellow, golden yellow,
mint green,metallic green,pale green,and orange.Adult females are typically larger than
males.The golden poison frog likes to eat ants,flies and crickets and hunts insects using its long
tongue,to strike and pull the prey to its mouth.This species is diurnal,meaning it is active during
the day. P. terribilis is considered to be the most intelligent anurans,they are also extremely
successful tongue hunters.
The golden poison frogs are strictly terrestrial.The toxins they produce can be harmful for the
heart of the victims and it can cause the breakdown of nervous system.The golden poison frog
stores its poison in skin glands.The golden poison frog is polygynandrous.Males attract females
by using high pitched calls.Courtship behaviour can last for several hours.Poison frogs in general
can live for five years.
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Golden poison frog ( Phyllobates terribilis )
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum :Chordata Class: Amphibia
The golden poison frog also known as the golden dart frog, most poisonous frog in the
world.This species is originated from the Pacific coast of Colombia.This species is native to the
lowland tropical rainforests. P. terribilis occurs in many colours such as yellow, golden yellow,
mint green,metallic green,pale green,and orange.Adult females are typically larger than
males.The golden poison frog likes to eat ants,flies and crickets and hunts insects using its long
tongue,to strike and pull the prey to its mouth.This species is diurnal,meaning it is active during
the day. P. terribilis is considered to be the most intelligent anurans,they are also extremely
successful tongue hunters.
The golden poison frogs are strictly terrestrial.The toxins they produce can be harmful for the
heart of the victims and it can cause the breakdown of nervous system.The golden poison frog
stores its poison in skin glands.The golden poison frog is polygynandrous.Males attract females
by using high pitched calls.Courtship behaviour can last for several hours.Poison frogs in general
can live for five years.