Strawberry Poison Dart Frog

The Strawberry Poison Frog, strawberry poison-dart frog, or blue jeans poison frog (Oophaga pumilio, formerly Dendrobates pumilio) is a species of small poison dart frog found in Central America. It is widespread across its range, which includes Costa Rica, northeastern Panama, and eastern central Nicaragua. Large populations of the species are sometimes found in disturbed habitats like plantations, but they are most frequently seen in damp lowlands and premontane woodland.

Like the fruit for which it’s named, the majority of populations had red skin covered in black spots, while blue, green, yellow, and orange color variants were also found in the wild. Any creature that tries to feed on them will experience convulsions, paralysis, and even death due to their extremely strong toxin, which is produced via eating mites and ants. Before it's too late, stay clear of anyone with bright skin. During the reproductive season, the color pattern is also quite significant. The color pattern that matches their own is frequently chosen by females when looking for a mate.