Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Green-and-black Poison Frog in Costa Rica
Dendrobates auratus
Poison Frogs · ~4 cm · all
CaribbeanPacificOsa
Striking poison frog with metallic green or turquoise markings on a black body. Diurnal — easily spotted on the forest floor in Manuel Antonio and Corcovado.
Fun Facts
- ▸Active during the day — unusual for frogs.
- ▸Males call from prominent perches and defend small territories.
- ▸Skin toxins are a powerful steroidal alkaloid used in some painkiller research.
Best Months
Year-round
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