Adaptations
Bright warning colors can advertise chemical defenses in some species, while less toxic relatives may rely more on camouflage. Small adhesive toe pads assist movement on wet vegetation, and permeable skin makes moisture and water quality especially important.
Behavior and daily life
Many species are active by day and use calls to maintain territories or attract mates. Parental care is unusually diverse: adults may guard eggs, carry tadpoles on their backs, or place young in small pools held by plants.
Conservation
Current profile labelVaries by species
The family includes secure species and species at serious risk. Forest loss, illegal collection, pollution, climate change, and chytrid fungal disease can interact differently across small ranges, so a species-level assessment is essential for current status.
Many poison frog toxins are linked to chemicals obtained from wild prey, which is why captive frogs on different diets may not develop the same toxicity.
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