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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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Synonyms
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Locality
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| none | Western Costa Rica | ||
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Temps
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Humidity
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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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Visibility in the tank
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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
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Compatible with other species?
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| Beginner. | Yes, should be ok with other species if not crowded | ||
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Breeding :
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Status in Hobby
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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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Our Availability
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Links for this frog
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