Azureus poison dart frog

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Dendrobates tinctorius · blue morph

🐸 Meet the Azureus poison dart frog

The Azureus is the well-known bright blue morph of the dyeing poison dart frog Dendrobates tinctorius. Its striking colour makes it a real eye-catcher.

🔎 At a glance

SCIENTIFIC
Dendrobates tinctorius

HABITAT
French Guiana and surroundings

DIET
Small invertebrates

STATUS
Least Concern (LC)

🌎 Where does it live?

The species Dendrobates tinctorius occurs in northeastern South America, especially in areas of the Guiana Shield. It lives in humid tropical forests.

✨ Special about this animal

The deep blue colour is the most striking feature of the Azureus morph. Its bright colour acts as a warning to potential enemies.

💡 Did you know?

Azureus is not a separate species name, but a well-known colour morph of Dendrobates tinctorius.
The species belongs to the poison dart frogs.
Its bright colour helps warn predators.