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photographer Cal Vornberger.

Yellow-banded Poison Frog
Dendrobates leucomelas

Yellow-banded poison frogs are also known as bumblebee poison dart frogs. Their bright colors serve as warning labels for predators, distinguishing them as a poisonous meal.

Size: 1 to 2 inches
Range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil
Habitat: Evergreens and tropical rain forests.

hide photo detail info photographer: Cal Vornberger | currently browsing: sort by: date (desc), category: All | shooting date: Sep 24, 2009 | filename: 09_24_09_198.jpg | categories: All, Amphibians | camera: Canon 40D | lens: Sigma 105mm EX Macro Lens @ 105mm (168mm in 35mm film SLR) | ISO: 200 | aperture: f/14 | shutter speed: 1/60s | metering: Evaluative | shooting mode: Manual | flash: 580EX | in gallery: Amphibians & Crustaceans
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