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The strawberry-poison dart frog is a species of small poison
dart frog found in Central America. The species is often
found in humid forests, but large populations are also found
in disturbed areas such as plantations.Though brightly
colored and toxic, these frogs are relatively small, growing
to approximately 17.5–22 mm in standard length. The
strawberry-poison dart frog is a popular frog in captivity,
due to its striking colors and unique life cycle. It's most
famous for its widespread variation in coloration,
comprising approximately 15–30 color morphs, most of which
are presumed to be true-breeding.One example of a color
morph is the blue jeans morph. It is most common throughout
the species range, but is relatively rare in the United
States pet trade. This frog, while not the most poisonous of
the dendrobatis is the most toxic member of its genus. The
strawberry poison-dart frog can often be found in leaf
litter in both forested and disturbed areas. Studies have
shown that the optimal habitat is determined by the male.
Males tend to expend more energy defending smaller but
higher quality areas. There has also been evidence that the
better competitors and fighters are the males guarding
smaller sites with higher female density. Females, on the
other hand, simply distribute themselves according to
tadpole rearing (raising) sites. ☆ |
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