This Family Dendrobatidae describes anurans which are small, exhibit bright color patterns, and are neotropical (referring to a specific region of the world). They are not however limited to frogs whose scientific names mimic this Family. There are now eleven genera which further divide this taxonomic group, having recently been revised.

Family (Dendrobatidae)

Phyllobates terribilis is another poison dart frog which differs from the Dyeing dart frog taxonomically at the next level. The more derived poison dart frogs are known for their production of skin alkaloids which are excreted through the skin and sourced from the insects in the diet of those specific genera.