The blue poison dart frog or blue poison arrow frog (Dendrobates tinctorius "azureus") is a poison dart frog found in the "forest islands" surrounded by the Sipaliwini Savanna in southern Suriname. Its indigenous Tiriyo name is okopipi. The name "azureus" comes from its azure blue color. While first described as a valid species and usually recognized as such in the past, recent authorities generally treat it as a morph of D. tinctorius, although a few treat it as a subspecies of D. tinctorius or

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Poison dart frogs have captivated people for generations with their vibrant colors and toxicity. Unfortunately, many of these gorgeous frogs are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss and a fungal disease called chytridiomycosis, which scientists believe is exacerbated by climate change. Frogs are not only beautiful and interesting, they are crucially important to keeping ecosystems healthy. Adult frogs eat massive quantities of insects per year, including those that carry deadly diseases. Th