Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Plan a private tour →Strawberry Poison Frog in Costa Rica
Oophaga pumilio
Poison Frogs · ~2 cm · lowland
Caribbean
Tiny brilliantly-colored frog of the Caribbean lowlands. Multiple color morphs across CR — the famous 'blue jeans' has a red body and blue legs.
Fun Facts
- ▸Toxic skin compounds come from a diet of specific ants and mites in the wild.
- ▸Females carry tadpoles up trees one at a time to deposit them in water-filled bromeliads.
- ▸Captive-bred frogs lose toxicity within generations — proof their diet is the source.
Best Months
Year-round
Featured On
- · 7-Day Private Birding Tour
- · Custom Wildlife Tour
