Yellow-banded poison dart frog

Description:

D. leucomelas is one of the largest species in the genus Dendrobates, with a snout to vent length of between 3.1 centimeters (1.2 in) and 5 centimeters (2.0 in). Average adult size, however, rarely exceeds 4 centimeters (1.6 in). Their average weight is reported as being around 3 grams (0.0066 lb). Females tend to be slightly larger than the males, but otherwise, there is little in their appearance to determine the sex of the species.

Like most poison dart frogs, D. leucomelas has evolved aposematic coloration as a warning to potential predators that they will make an unpalatable or toxic meal.

Predominantly, these frogs have a bright yellow coloration with varying amounts of broad black stripes and/or spots that extend over the whole body. Some morphs are orange in color, and variations exist within the species (naturally occurring and not morphs solely within the exotic pet community) that dictate the extent of these markings ranging from fine spots to thick, unbroken banding. (information from Wikipedia)

Notes:

This spotting took place at Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum.