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Also known as "Tincs", ''Dendrobates tinctorius'' is a diurnal, semi-arboreal species native to Guyana, Surnaime, French Guiana, and the northern-most region of Brazil. |
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Also known as "Tincs". |
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The IUCN classifies ''D. tinctorius'' as Least Concern (LC). Wild populations are common in French Guiana, though distributed sporadically throughout the rest of their known range.<ref>IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. 2023. Dendrobates tinctorius. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023: e.T55204A61395760. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T55204A61395760.en. Accessed on 08 May 2024.</ref> |
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= Description = |
= Description = |
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''Dendrobates tinctorius'' typically reach 1.49 - 1.97 inches (37.8-50.0 mm) in size. While a wide variety of localities occur in nature, adults typically display blue arms and legs, with black spots of various sizes - though some locales may not display any spots at all. Some locales will display yellow coloration on the head or back, while others will appear sky blue in contrast to darker blues common in other localities. |
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Among varieties known and available to the pet trade, ''Dendrobates tinctorius'' "Azureus" is the most immediately recognizable locale. However, prior to 2006, the "Azureus" locale was described as a distinct species: ''Dendrobates azureus''. In 2006 a scientific analysis suggested ''Dendrobates azureus'' was actually a variant of ''Dendrobates tinctorius'', and that they both represented a single species.<ref>Wollenberg, K. C., Veith, M., Noonan, B. P., and Lotters, S. (2006). ''Polymorphism versus species richness—systematics of large Dendrobates from the Eastern Guiana Shield (Amphibia: Dendrobatidae).'' Copeia, 2006(4), 623-629.</ref> |
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==Locales== |
==Locales== |
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''Note: the list below is not exhaustive.'' |
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* "Azureus" |
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* "Brazilian Yellow Head" |
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* "Citronella" |
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* "Cobalt" |
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* "Giant Orange" |
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* "Green Sipaliwini" ("Green Sips") |
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* "Inferalinis" |
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* "Koetari River" |
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* "Lorenzo" |
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* "Matecho" |
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* "New River" |
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* "Oyapock" |
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* "Patricia" |
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* "Powder Blue" |
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* "Robertus" |
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* "Table Mountain" |
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* "True Sipaliwini" |
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* "Tumucumaque" ("Peacock") |
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* "Yellowback" |
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== Geographical Distribution == |
== Geographical Distribution == |
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Revision as of 15:38, 8 May 2024
| Dendrobates tinctorius | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus: | Dendrobates |
| Species: | tinctorius |
| Binomial name | |
| Dendrobates tinctorius | |
| (Cuvier, 1797) | |
Also known as "Tincs", Dendrobates tinctorius is a diurnal, semi-arboreal species native to Guyana, Surnaime, French Guiana, and the northern-most region of Brazil.
The IUCN classifies D. tinctorius as Least Concern (LC). Wild populations are common in French Guiana, though distributed sporadically throughout the rest of their known range.[1]
Description
Dendrobates tinctorius typically reach 1.49 - 1.97 inches (37.8-50.0 mm) in size. While a wide variety of localities occur in nature, adults typically display blue arms and legs, with black spots of various sizes - though some locales may not display any spots at all. Some locales will display yellow coloration on the head or back, while others will appear sky blue in contrast to darker blues common in other localities.
Among varieties known and available to the pet trade, Dendrobates tinctorius "Azureus" is the most immediately recognizable locale. However, prior to 2006, the "Azureus" locale was described as a distinct species: Dendrobates azureus. In 2006 a scientific analysis suggested Dendrobates azureus was actually a variant of Dendrobates tinctorius, and that they both represented a single species.[2]
Locales
Note: the list below is not exhaustive.
- "Azureus"
- "Brazilian Yellow Head"
- "Citronella"
- "Cobalt"
- "Giant Orange"
- "Green Sipaliwini" ("Green Sips")
- "Inferalinis"
- "Koetari River"
- "Lorenzo"
- "Matecho"
- "New River"
- "Oyapock"
- "Patricia"
- "Powder Blue"
- "Robertus"
- "Table Mountain"
- "True Sipaliwini"
- "Tumucumaque" ("Peacock")
- "Yellowback"
Geographical Distribution
Reproduction
Diet
Threats
Calls
Conservation
This species is abundant in captivity and is readily available in the pet trade.
- ↑ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. 2023. Dendrobates tinctorius. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023: e.T55204A61395760. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T55204A61395760.en. Accessed on 08 May 2024.
- ↑ Wollenberg, K. C., Veith, M., Noonan, B. P., and Lotters, S. (2006). Polymorphism versus species richness—systematics of large Dendrobates from the Eastern Guiana Shield (Amphibia: Dendrobatidae). Copeia, 2006(4), 623-629.