A little natural history
A tiny poison frog with unusually varied colours across its range. Its parenting, territories and locality differences make it an advanced research subject and a demanding specialist captive species.
The wonderfully odd bit
Mothers feed developing tadpoles with unfertilised eggs.
Would this frog suit a home?
Specialist care, traceable captive breeding and dependable tiny feeder cultures are essential. Do not mix locality forms or assume a general dart-frog guide covers its breeding needs.
Only consider legally obtained, captive-bred animals. Check permits and restrictions where you live, test the habitat first, and arrange an amphibian-experienced vet. This brief profile is not a complete husbandry sheet.