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DonateScientific Name: Phyllobates terribilis ‘mint’
Found In: Found in the rainforests of Colombia
Size: Adults can reach up to 2 inches long
Diet: Insectivore. Diet consists of fruit flies and larger arthropods
Threat Level: Varies by species. Habitat loss, chytrid fungus, and the exotic pet trade are the major threats to dart frog populations.
Facts: It is theorized that the colors of dart frogs function as a visual warning to scare off predators.
