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Black legged poison dart frog

© Emile Abbott
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Black legged poison dart frog

Uploaded: August 27, 2015 | Entered: August 27, 2015 11:31:39

Description

This is the second most poisonous frog and it lives in Columbia along the San Juan river. Its body is yellow and has black or blue legs below the elbow. The males carry the tadpoles on their back to small puddles of water where they feed and protect them until they grow. The males grow to 40 to 50mm and the females slightly larger from 50 to 50 mm. Just a150 micrograms of toxin will kill a human.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 57.16 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

John Connolly August 27, 2015

I don't want to be friends with one of these Doc! They look like they are wearing gum boots! #1627931

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 27, 2015

I agree John he is no friend of mine. #11351213

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 27, 2015

Great capture and interesting info too. #11351269

Jill Odice level-classic August 27, 2015

Scary critter, but it sure is colorful! #11351318

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 28, 2015

Wonderful tones, colors, & capture of this interesting-looking frog. Emile.
Great info too.
#11351327

frank w. degenhardt August 28, 2015

When I first saw this beautifully colored frog, I thought, oh yea this one will kill ya. Danger and beauty all in one little package that is best left alone. Beautiful camera work Emile with gorgeous results. #11351378

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 28, 2015

Thanks Tammy, Jill, Patrick and Frank #11351411

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