Blue poison frog  (Dendrobates azureus)

Species information

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Threats

Population numbers of the blue poison frog are now relatively stable, but due to the tiny range of this species, its existence is precarious. It previously suffered due to over-collection for the pet trade, but since it breeds easily in captivity, removal from the wild is now rare (1).

Conservation

The range of the blue poison frog is entirely contained within the boundaries of the Sipaliwini Protected Area (1). Local people are educated to avoid collecting this species, although it is less valuable now as it can be bred so prolifically in captivity (2).

View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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