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Yellow-banded Poison Frog
Yellow-banded Poison Frog ( * Dendrobates leucomelas * )
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Yellow-banded Poison Frog
Dendrobates leucomelas
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Yellow-banded poison frogs are also known as bumblebee poison dart frogs. Their bright colors serve as warning labels for predators, distinguishing them as a poisonous meal.

Size: 1 to 2 inches
Range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil
Habitat: Evergreens and tropical rain forests


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