Vivid blue coloring and lifelike detail bring the striking rainforest poison dart frog to life in this hand-painted Mojo wildlife model:
The Mojo Poison Dart Frog Blue measures: 2″ L x 2″ W x 0.79″ H
Mojo’s Blue Poison Dart Frog captures the bold look of one of the rainforest’s most recognizable amphibians. The figure shows the frog’s vivid blue body with dark spotting across the back and legs, a pattern inspired by the real species found in South America. Its low crouched posture and wide, splayed toes reflect the way dart frogs move across damp forest floors and vegetation.
The hand-painted finish highlights the bright coloration that makes poison dart frogs so distinctive in the wild. Small details in the eyes, skin texture, and markings give the model a convincing appearance despite its compact size. It works well in rainforest displays, amphibian collections, or educational settings where the goal is to represent colorful tropical wildlife.
Blue poison dart frogs are small amphibians native to the tropical rainforests of northern South America, especially Suriname and parts of Brazil. The species most people associate with this color is Dendrobates tinctorius “azureus,” known for its brilliant blue skin marked with black spots. These frogs live on the forest floor among leaf litter and low vegetation where humidity is high. Their bright coloration serves as a warning to predators that they are toxic.
In the wild, their toxicity comes from alkaloid compounds obtained through their diet of ants, mites, and other tiny insects. Frogs raised in captivity typically lose this toxicity because their diet is different. Blue poison dart frogs are active during the day and are known for their bold behavior compared to many other frog species. Males call to attract females and often guard the eggs after they are laid, showing a level of parental care uncommon in many amphibians.
Part of the Wildlife Line by Mojo
Made of durable synthetic material by Mojo. Hand Painted.
Suitable for Ages 3 and Up.
Product Code: MOJO-381069
Model Number: Mojo #381069
Brand: Mojo
3+ Years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
