Golden Poison Dart Frog

NT Insectivore Rainforests
Up to 2.4 g
Weight
10–17 yrs
Lifespan
0.3 km/h
Top Speed
Western Colombia
Found In

Endemic to Western Colombia, the Golden Poison Dart Frog is an insectivore species inhabiting rainforests habitats. Weighing Up to 2.4 g, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Golden Poison Dart Frog Insectivore Amphibians Median Difference
Weight 2.4 g 0.3 g ↑ 700%
Height 4.5 cm
Top Speed 0.3 km/h 0.6 km/h ↓ 45%
Avg Speed 0.3 km/h
Weight (g)2.4avg 0.3Speed (km/h)0.3avg 0.6Lifespan (yrs)13.5avg 11.3

Habitat & Distribution

The Golden Poison Dart Frog inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Western Colombia.

Typical coloring: Various.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Insectivore
Predators: Snakes

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Golden Poison Dart Frog is a solitary species belonging to the Dendrobatidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 14 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 40
Lifespan: 10–17 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

NT The Golden Poison Dart Frog is classified as Near Threatened. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 4 insectivore amphibians, the Golden Poison Dart Frog’s weight of Up to 2.4 g is significantly higher than the group median of 0.3 g.

Weight rank: #12 of 14 Near Threatened species.

# Species Weight Status
1 White Rhinoceros 1800–2500 kg NT
2 Narwhal Up to 1600 kg NT
3 American Bison 318–1000 kg NT
4 Markhor Up to 110 kg NT
5 Gerenuk 28–52 kg NT

Related Species

How much does a Golden Poison Dart Frog weigh?

A Golden Poison Dart Frog typically weighs Up to 2.4 g, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 0.3 g among insectivore amphibians.

What is the conservation status of the Golden Poison Dart Frog?

The Golden Poison Dart Frog is classified as “Near Threatened”. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Golden Poison Dart Frog live?

The Golden Poison Dart Frog is found in Western Colombia, in rainforests habitats.

How does the Golden Poison Dart Frog reproduce?

The Golden Poison Dart Frog has a gestation period of 14 days and typically produces Up to 40 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026