Bumblebee Poison Dart Frog

Scientific Name: Dendrobates leucomelas

Order: Anura (frogs & toads)

Family: Dendrobatidae (poison dart frogs)

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Bumblebee poison dart frogs are also referred to as yellow-banded poison frog and yellow-headed poison dart frog. Their black spots and stripes extend all over their yellow body. Compared to other poison dart frogs, the bumblebee poison dart frog is among the loudest. It emits a loud call to warn off enemies, which echoes in the distance.

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Arrived at EPZ: 07/01/2016

Habitat & Range
Bumblebee poison dart frogs can be found in the tropical rainforests of Venezuela. Preferring humid areas, they can be found on forest soil, damp stones, and roots of trees.
Identification
Their coloring is a combination of black and yellow lines and patterns. With age, the sharpness of the black portions tend to become less pronounced and breaks off into spots.
Diet
The bumblebee poison dart frog is an insectivore, meaning it primarily eats insects. They eat flies, crickets, ants, termites and beetles.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Bumblebee poison dart frogs reaches sexual maturity at 2 years old. Breeding takes place during the rainy season months in February and March. Females lay about 5-10 eggs in a clutch. Eggs would take 10-14 days to hatch into tadpoles. They live 4 to 6 years in the wild, 10 to 15 years in captivity.
Fantastic Fact
The bumblebee poison dart frog lives in a group and will set up territories to defend against rival groups. This can result in quarrels that may involve wrestling.

Bumblebee Poison Dart Frog

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