These Dendrobates are most notably distinct in skin coloration and finger formation. The fingertips lead into discs with the first finger being the smallest, the second the largest, and the third and fourth of equal length to each other though intermediate in respect to the first two fingers. You can see examples of these finger discs in the image of Perdita to the right. There is no hint of webbing between any of the fingers. The toes lead into more triangular shaped discs, being smaller than the fingers although also lacking webbing. They are described as being bright blue, sometimes a sky-blue, with black spots all over the body. There is a darker blue, almost purple shade tinting all four limbs, portions of the underbelly, and the lower part of the back (which turns the obvious spots located there to barely discriminate from the darker colouration). There is no regular pattern to the frogs' spots, though the spots themselves are round and exhibit different sizes. The belly tends to have smaller sized spots while the back has larger, more discernible spots. Spot patterns are wide and varied between individuals, some having next to no spots on the throat and belly while others can have almost completely blackened areas. (Obersve the differences between the spotting pattern of Perdita to the right and Pongo to the left.) The eyes of these frogs has been described as dark red-brown. Compared to its relatives, this frog has a more pronounced hunched back which also leads to a slight bulge like belly.

Species (Dendrobates azureus)