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Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog, Blue Jeans Morph (Oophaga pumilio). Frog’s Heaven, Costa Rica
The Strawberry Poison Frog or Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog (Oophaga pumilio) is a species of small poison dart frog common throughout its range, which extends from eastern central Nicaragua through Costa Rica and northwestern Panama. The species is often found in humid lowlands and forest, but large populations are also found in farms and plantations. The strawberry poison frog is perhaps most famous for its widespread variation in coloration, comprising approximately 15–30 color morphs, most of which are presumed to be true-breeding. Though brightly colored and toxic, these frogs are relatively small, growing to approximately 0.69–0.87 inches (17.5–22 mm) in standard length. Females often lay unfertilized eggs in bodies of water where their tadpoles live, allowing the tadpoles to use the eggs as a source of nutrition. This unique behavior actually lends the species part of its scientific name, as “Oophaga” comes from the Greek word roots for “egg” and “eating.”
Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog, Blue Jeans Morph (Oophaga pumilio). Frog’s Heaven, Costa Rica
The Strawberry Poison Frog or Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog (Oophaga pumilio) is a species of small poison dart frog common throughout its range, which extends from eastern central Nicaragua through Costa Rica and northwestern Panama. The species is often found in humid lowlands and forest, but large populations are also found in farms and plantations. The strawberry poison frog is perhaps most famous for its widespread variation in coloration, comprising approximately 15–30 color morphs, most of which are presumed to be true-breeding. Though brightly colored and toxic, these frogs are relatively small, growing to approximately 0.69–0.87 inches (17.5–22 mm) in standard length. Females often lay unfertilized eggs in bodies of water where their tadpoles live, allowing the tadpoles to use the eggs as a source of nutrition. This unique behavior actually lends the species part of its scientific name, as “Oophaga” comes from the Greek word roots for “egg” and “eating.”