Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog

Oophaga pumilio

🔎 At a glance

🌎 Where does it live?

The strawberry poison-dart frog lives in humid forests and other suitable natural areas in Central America. It primarily moves across the forest floor and low vegetation.

✨ Special features of this animal

The species is famous for its wide variation in colors. Its name refers to a well-known red color morph, but strawberry poison-dart frogs can also have other colors and patterns.

💡 Did you know?

• There are many different color morphs.
• It belongs to the poison-dart frogs.
• The male guards and cares for the offspring in a unique way.

🌿 Threats & protection

The species has an IUCN status of Least Concern (LC). Protecting humid forests and natural habitats remains important.