"Mint Morph" Poison Frog

This remarkable golden poison frog (Phyllobates terribilis) lives on the ground in humid forests along the Pacific coast of Colombia. They breed by females laying eggs on the ground, in which males transport the larvae to permanent freshwater pools. They are mostly commonly found as mint green and yellow however they can occur as orange.

Species name:

Phyllobates terribilis

Description:

This metallic pale green frog gets its color based off the hue of the ground within its micro geographic realm. Their populations are large and dispersed in the rainforest among small streams. They are diurnal and given their toxicity, if they are disturbed, their reaction is to hop away opposed to hiding. Despite their poisonous anti-predatory defense, these frogs are highly vulnerable to deforestation.

Conservation Status:

Classified as endangered by IUCN Red List

Geographic Range:

Pacific Coast of Colombia in the La Brea area