Sky-Blue Poison Frog Embroidered Crewneck

Sky Blue Poison Frog (Hyloxalus azureiventris)

Family: Dendrobatidae

The Sky Blue Poison Frog is a lesser-known but deeply endangered jewel of the Peruvian Amazon. Unlike the more famous dart frogs with electric colors and loud calls, Hyloxalus azureiventris is quiet, secretive, and rarely seen - often tucked away in the dense leaf litter and undergrowth of tropical lowland rainforests. It is currently listed as Endangered by the IUCN, as its already small range is shrinking rapidly due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and habitat fragmentation. With such narrow ecological needs, the loss of even a small section of its rainforest home can have drastic consequences. However, despite its vulnerability, this frog has shown potential in captive breeding programs, offering hope that careful conservation efforts might one day help reestablish wild populations. Males are known for their strong parental instincts - after guarding eggs laid on land, the father carries the hatched tadpoles one by one on his back to carefully selected, small water sources. He doesn’t just drop them off, though - he often revisits these sites to monitor their development and water levels - a rare level of care among amphibians that helps boost survival in their fragile rainforest habitat.

This sweatshirt serves as a reminder of the Sky Blue Poison Frog's presence among us here on Earth. Our planetmates - surviving, protecting, and trailblazing through the universe right along side us.

As always, 10% of profits from this order will be donated directly to nonprofit amphibian conservation organizations. Read our About Us page to learn more about the organizations we support


Product info:
• 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Pre-shrunk
• Classic fit
• 1x1 athletic rib knit collar with spandex
• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a couple extra days to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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