What Type of Frogs Are Yellow & Orange?

Frogs are amphibians and have characteristics such as bulging eyes, long hind legs with large webbed hind feet. Their strong legs make them good leapers and swimmers. These animals are found all over the world except Antarctica, and they prefer a cool and moist habitat containing plenty of prey, such as snails, insect, worms and slugs. Frog colors vary greatly from bright green to dark brown and reds. Some species sport yellow and orange markings.

  1. Golden Poison Dart Frog (Phyllobates Terribilis)

    • The golden poison dart frog is 5 cm long and can be found in Columbia. This is one of the most poisonous animals in the world with enough venom to kill 10 people. Its venom has been used by the people of Columbia to tip their arrows for hundreds of years. There are over 100 species of poison dart frogs, but this one in particular is yellow and orange. It has evolved very bright coloring in order to discourage predators. The golden poison dart frog eats insects such as flies, crickets and beetles.

    Yellow-Banded Dart Frog (Dendrobates Leucomelas)

    • The yellow-banded dart frog is black with yellowish-orange bands around it. The bands are dotted with black. These frogs are around 1 to 5 cm long and are extremely poisonous. They secrete a potent nerve toxin through their skin and can become very aggressive if approached. The yellow-banded dart frog inhabits rain forests in South America, Central America and Hawaii. They consume insects such as small beetles, ants and termites.

    Orange-Thighed Frog (Litoria Xanthomera)

    • The orange-thighed frog is found in Australia and measures approximately 5 cm. This frog is predominantly green, with green covering most of its back -- its underside, however, is yellow and orange as are the backs of its thighs. The orange-thighed frog is a relatively thin frog with big eyes. They inhabit rain forests in the Queensland area and consume various insects. They are known for their loud singing chorus when trying to attract a mate.

    Orange-Bellied Frog (Geocrinia Vittelina)

    • The back of the orange-bellied frog is gray with dark gray spots, while its underside is bright orange with a hint of yellow similar to egg yolk. This frog is a vulnerable species, due to its population decline and endangered habitat in the Blackwood River, Australia. The orange-bellied frog is known for its pulsing call, and has no need for open water as it lays its eggs on land.

    Venezuelan Yellow Frog (Atelopus Carbonerensis)

    • The Venezuelan yellow frog is a critically endangered species. Its extinction is possibly imminent, with a population decline of more than 80 percent over the last 10 years. This is likely due to disease and the small area they inhabit of less than 10 cubic kilometers. The Venezuelan yellow frog is indigenous to the Venezuelan Andes. This species lives in thick forests and near streams where they lay chains of eggs.

    Golden Mantella Frog (Mantella Aurantiaca)

    • The Golden mantella frog is found in the tropical rain forests of Madagascar. It exists on a diet of fruit flies, termites and ants. At around 2 1/2 cm long, this frog is a golden orange color, sometimes with red flashes on its thighs. There is no need for open water as the golden mantella frog lays its eggs among damp moss. It attracts a mate by making a loud clicking sound and lives in groups with males outnumbering females often by two to one.