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These frogs are native to Costa Rican, and have been around in the hobby for longer than I have! I seem to recall the ones I used to have being bigger than those I have now, but perhaps that's just a trick of the memory. Anyway, they are larger than aurotaenia, but not much. The group I am working with right now are around an inch and quarter in length, with a bright orangey red metallic stripe down each flank. |
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This frog is another good group frog, although like the other Phyllobates, best breeding may be achieved by keeping them in pairs. Like the other Phyllobates, they have a loud trilling call, similar to the call of D. leucomelas, and not dissimilar to a teakettle, although not quite that loud. |
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Western Costa Rica | ||
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Temps |
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Terrarium Preferences |
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| mid seventies to low eighties | High |
Will spend lots of time in low vegetation, also spends time on ground, but definitely a climber. |
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Size |
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Groups of these compatible |
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| 1.25 inches to 1.5 inches | These frogs are fairly shy, but in a well planted tank will be seen occasionally. |
Yes, this frog does well in groups. |
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Experience Level |
Compatible with other species? |
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Beginner. |
Yes, should be ok with other species if not crowded |
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| While best results will probably be achieved in pairs, this frog often can be bred very well in groups. An easily bred frog. |
Not as common as it once was. |
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