Splash-backed poison frog

Bright colour in poisonous frogs is often thought to warn predators away, but studies of this frog suggest the colour may matter more for recognising each other and for choosing mates.1

Adults carry their tadpoles to water, and scientists believe Brazil nut husks may be among the places they use.1

Its colours vary so much that some forms were once thought to be separate species, but genetic tests found almost no difference between them.1

The two most different-looking colour forms have largely the same poison profile.1

It is relatively common and regularly bred in captivity, but wild populations are still at risk from illegal collection.1