AnimaliaIUCN LCIn Progress Recent Sighting
Oophaga pumilio
Strawberry Poison-dart Frog
(Schmidt, 1857)
Detailed Texts Multi-lang
Small, brightly colored poison frog; the most common morph has a red body and blue legs.
Added by
Gerardo Venegas
Reviewed by
Under Review
Last modified by
Gerardo Venegas
Other Names (Global)
Blue-jeans frog
Rana roja y azulRana de fresaTaxonomy
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyDendrobatidae
GenusOophaga
Taxonomic Authority(Schmidt, 1857)
Ecology & Status
Origin
Native
Population Trend
Stable
Breeding Season
Year Round
Trophic Role
Insectivore
Recent Sightings
Yes
Habitat Summary Multi-lang
Inhabits the leaf litter of tropical humid forests and cacao plantations.Behaviour Multi-lang
Diurnal and terrestrial; males are very territorial and females show complex parental care.Social Activity Multi-lang
Solitary and territorial. Males fight physically for control of calling sites.Feeding Guild Multi-lang
Insectivore. Its diet consists mainly of ants and mites, from which it obtains its toxins.Trophic Chain Details Multi-lang
Soil invertebrate population controller and key example of parental care.Reproductive Behaviour Multi-lang
The female deposits tadpoles individually in small water-filled bromeliads and feeds them with her own eggs.Physical Measures
Length (cm)
1.7 - 2.4 cm
Weight (Grams)
1 g - 2 g
Offspring per cycle3 - 10
Sexual DimorphismYes
Lifespan
Sexual Maturity
10 - 12 Months
Gestation / Incubation
10 - 14
Lifespan Estimated
Males5 - 8 Years
Females5 - 8 Years
Sexual Dimorphism
Males Multi-lang
Males have a dark vocal sac and emit a constant chirp to defend their territory.
Females Multi-lang
Females are responsible for transporting tadpoles and feeding them with unfertilized eggs.
Evolutionary Adaptations Multi-lang
Aposematism: bright colors that warn predators of its toxicity.
Main Threats Multi-lang
Habitat loss and illegal collection for the exotic pet trade.
Interesting Facts Multi-lang
The genus name 'Oophaga' means 'egg eater', referring to the diet of its tadpoles.
Image Gallery
