blue poison dart frog
Refers specifically to Dendrobates azureus, a bright blue poison dart frog native to Suriname. Used in herpetology and pet trade contexts.
The blue poison dart frog is characterized by its vivid blue color.
There are three blue poison dart frogs in this tank.
Hiragana variant; less common but still encountered.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in specialized contexts; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
From コバルト (cobalt, referring to the frog's blue color) + 矢毒蛙 (poison dart frog). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name is a direct description of the species.