green and black poison dart frog; Dendrobates auratus
Scientific and common name for this specific poison dart frog species. Used in zoological contexts.
The green and black poison dart frog inhabits the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
I saw a green and black poison dart frog at the zoo.
General term for poison dart frogs; マダラヤドクガエル is a specific species within this group.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used and not recommended for learners.
From 斑 (まだら, 'mottled') + 矢毒蛙 (やどくがえる, 'poison dart frog'), a calque of the English common name 'green and black poison dart frog'.