Analysis of morphological attributes as a driver of trade in poison dart frogs.

ABSTRACT: The unsustainable use of wildlife is a threat to biodiversity on a global scale, and the insatiable demand is driven by the attributes of the species, their parts, and derivatives. However, not all species are equally valued; certain attributes command a higher price. One example is the exotic pet trade in amphibians and reptiles. Poison dart frogs (Dendrobatidae) are particularly in demand owing to their vibrant colors and diurnal behavior. Focusing on the dart frog genus Dendrobates, we examined buyer preference for specific attributes. For this, we collected market data from the online trade of Dendrobates and combined these with morphological data. The attribute data collected from online platforms included species, locale, country sold from, company or platform, origin, sex, size, and

SUBMITTER: Jaichand P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12451504 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature