Photo of Yellow Banded Poison Dart Frog - Yellow Poison Arrow Frog - Dend

-- The poison dart frog, poison arrow frog, dart frog or poison frog, is the common name given to the group of frogs belonging to the family Dendrobatidae. Poison dart frogs are native to two geographical regions: Central America and South America. The Green and Black Poison Dart Frog Dendrobates auratus has been introduced to a few Hawaiian islands. Note: Poison frogs are widely called poison arrow frogs or poison dart frogs, reflecting the widespread notion that the frogs are used by Indians in the manufacture of poison that is spread on arrows or blow-gun darts. Since most of the species are not used for this purpose, many experts prefer that poison frog is used for the groups common name.