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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Golden Poison Dart Frog inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Western Colombia.
Typical coloring: Various.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Golden Poison Dart Frog is a solitary species belonging to the Dendrobatidae family.
Reproduction
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