Dyeing dart frog
Dendrobates tinctorius (Cuvier, 1797)
LCLeast Concernfrogs and toads
The dyeing dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius) is a species in the family Dendrobatidae, order Anura. It has been recorded in 15 countries, most often in Suriname, French Guiana and Brazil. Its IUCN Red List status is Least Concern.
Quick facts about the dyeing dart frog
- Weight
- Not recorded
- Length
- Not recorded
- Lifespan
- Not recorded
- Main food
- Not recorded
- Habitat
- Not recorded
- Young per litter or clutch
- Not recorded
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (IUCN)src for Conservation status
- Recorded in
- 15 countriessrc for Recorded in
Where does the dyeing dart frog live?
Countries with openly licensed sighting records on GBIF. This shows where the species has been recorded, including zoos and introduced populations. It is not a definitive range.
The dyeing dart frog has been recorded in 15 countries, from 875 records.
- None on record
- 1–9
- 10–99
- 100–999
- 1,000+
The same figures as a list, most records first
What is the dyeing dart frog?
The cobalt dyeing poison dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius), also known as the cobalt poison frog or tinc, is a species of poison dart frog. It is among the most variably colored and largest species of poison dart frogs, typically reaching snout–vent lengths of about 50 mm (2.0 in). It is distributed in the eastern portion of the Guiana Shield, including parts of French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Brazil. These types of frogs usually tend to stay on the ground as it is easier to catch prey., though in some cases may climb trees as well. They are frequently found in treefall canopy gaps in the Amazon rainforest, as they utilize phytotelmata on the fallen trees for tadpole development.
Wikipedia contributors, “Dyeing poison dart frog”, Wikipedia (revision 1380577798), retrieved 2026-11-11. Shared under CC BY-SA 4.0; this block is kept separate from our own text.
Is the dyeing dart frog endangered?
The dyeing dart frog is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List: it is not currently at risk of extinction.
- LCLeast Concern
- NTNear Threatened
- VUVulnerable
- ENEndangered
- CRCritically Endangered
- EWExtinct in the Wild
- EXExtinct
Category via Wikidata (CC0). Find the full assessment on the IUCN Red List. See all Least Concern species.
How is the dyeing dart frog classified?
- kingdomAnimalia
- phylumChordata
- classAmphibia
- orderAnura
- familyDendrobatidae
- genusDendrobates
- SpeciesDendrobates tinctorius (Cuvier, 1797)
Synonyms Calamita tinctorius, Dendrobates azureus, Dendrobates machadoi, Dendrobates tinctorum, Hyla tinctoria, Hylaplesia tinctoria, Rana tinctoria
Names in other languages (10)
- Dendrobate à tapirerFrench
- FärberfroschGerman
- アイゾメヤドクガエルJapanese
- 染色箭毒蛙Chinese
- ضفدع السهم السامArabic
- Пятнистый древолазRussian
- Dyeing poison frogEnglish
- FärgaregrodaSwedish
- Dyeing poison-arrow frogEnglish
- Tinging frogEnglish
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Relatives of the dyeing dart frog
Other species in the same order Anura.
Common frog
Rana temporaria
Common questions
Answered only where our data holds the answer.
Where does the dyeing dart frog live?
The dyeing dart frog has openly licensed sighting records from 15 countries on GBIF. The most records come from Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Guyana and Panama. These are recorded sightings, not a definitive range.
Is the dyeing dart frog endangered?
The dyeing dart frog is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at risk of extinction.
What kind of animal is the dyeing dart frog?
The dyeing dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius) belongs to the family Dendrobatidae in the order Anura.
Sources and how to cite this page
Data as of 2026-11-11. How this page is put together.
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy · CC BY 4.0 · live API 2026-11-11
GBIF Secretariat. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org. - Wikidata · CC0 1.0 · live API 2026-11-11
Wikidata contributors. Wikidata, the free knowledge base. - GBIF occurrence aggregates (CC0 and CC BY records only) · CC BY 4.0 · live API 2026-11-11
GBIF.org occurrence search, country facet counts restricted to CC0 1.0 and CC BY 4.0 records. - Wikimedia Commons · Per file · live API 2026-11-11
Wikimedia Commons contributors. Licence and creator recorded per file. - English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · live API 2026-11-11
Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
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