D. pumilio “ Orange and Green legged”
This form of pumilio is quite a bit smaller than most of the other forms in the hobby. As best I can tell this population of frogs comes from Bastimentos Isle also. These frogs are a bit more difficult to breed than the Bastimentos form, both because they typically don't produce as many offspring, and the offspring are a good bit smaller than those of the larger Bastimentos form, which makes them a bit of a trick to raise! These frogs are quite variable. We have produced specimens that were almost solid orange, some with a more silvery color on the legs, and some that were marked with small black spots on the back. |
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Synonyms |
Locality |
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none, although for a period I referred to them as Isla San Christobal, since I believed they might originate on this island.
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This morph is restricted to the island of Bastimentos |
Temps |
Humidity |
Terrarium Preferences |
| Upper seventies to low eighties
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Seems to enjoy periods of moderate humidity, followed by higher humidity.
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Primarily a terrestrial frog, but climbs extensively, and will utilize low vegetation a good bit. I find best success with this frog is in a smaller tank, (tanks over 20 gallon make it harder to find the babies!), with pairs only. |
Size |
Visibility in the tank |
Groups of these compatible |
| 1/2 inch to 3/4 th inch |
Moderately bold
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Not recommended
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Experience Level |
Compatible with other species? |
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Advanced |
Due to the rarity of the frog, among other reasons, this is not recommended
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Breeding : |
Status in Hobby |
| Probably best bred in pairs. Sexing can be difficult, although this form tends to be more sexually dimorphic. Small froglet size makes raising them challenging. |
Quite rare. |
Our Availability |
Links for this frog |
| Typically only available through waiting lists. Click here to check availability |
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