Top 10 Most Colorful Animals In The World

10. Blue Dart Frog

Blue dart frog is a member of poisonous dart frog family. They live in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Brazil. It is one of the most brilliantly colorful animals on Earth. The dart frog’s color can be varied as blue, yellow, gold, copper, red, green and black.

In fact, all types of dart frogs are very poisonous. Their bright color is actually an indication of how toxic they are. Golden dart frog is the most dangerous member of this family. They have enough venom to kill up to 10 grown men.

The blue poison dart frog or blue poison arrow frog or known by its native name, okopipi, is a poison dart frog found in the forests surrounded by the Sipaliwini savanna, which is located in southern Suriname and adjacent far northern Brazil. D. tinctorius “azureus” is also known by its Tirio Indian name, okopipi. Its scientific name comes from its azure color. While frequently considered a valid species in the past, recent authorities treat it as a variant of D. tinctorius.

D. tinctorius “azureus” is a medium-sized frog that weighs about 8 g and grows to 3.0-4.5 cm in length. Females are larger and about half a centimeter longer than males, but males have larger toes. The frog has a typical lifespan of five to seven years in the wild. Its bright blue skin, usually darker around its limbs and stomach, serves as a warning to predators. The glands of poisonous alkaloids located in the skin serve as a defense mechanism to potential predators. These poisons paralyze and sometimes kill the predator. The black spots are unique to each frog, enabling individuals to be identified. This species of frog has a distinctive hunch-backed posture.