Details
Common Name: Golfodulcean Poinson Dart Frog
Scientific Name: Phyllobates wittatus
Background: Captive Bred 2011 Babies, Czech Republic
Origin: Pacific Coast of Costa Rica to Panama
Features: P. vittatus, the Gulfodulcean poison frog is a mid-sized, shy and social frog. The males have a loud bird like call. They are voracious and entertaining feeders capable of consuming large quantities of hydei and melanogaster fruit flies and pinhead crickets. Vittatus do well when kept in groups as long as enough room is allowed. As froglets these frogs tend to be very shy and run for cover when startled. As they get older they become more bold, but still would be considered relatively shy.
There are two recognized morphs: These morphs represent unique subpopulations in the wild that share general physical characterisitics, and for that reason different morphs should not be mixed.
Narrow Banded (Copper) – This morph is the most commonly available in the hobby. Two narrow metallic orange dorsal stripes run along a black back. Legs and stomach are mottled blue/green and black. Variation in stripe color from metallic yellow-orange to nearly red is observed.
Wide banded (Yellow) - Uncommon in the hobby currently, the wide banded morph displays two wide metallic yellow stripes along a black background. Legs and stomach are mottled with blue/gray and black.
Temperature: 70-78F during the day, with a night time drop. As with other Phyllobates, temps higher than 78-80F should be avoided.
Size: Females up to 1.25" (30mm) Males slightly Smaller
Life Span: Up to 5 Years
Herp Habitat: Horizontal enclosures are best, as these frogs tend to stay on the viv floor the majority of the times. 10g tanks work well for groups of 3 or less, and a 20L can house up to 5 frogs. Heavy leaf litter and lots of cover are necessary to provide the frogs security. Maintaining high humidity levels (heavy misting and sealed top enclosure) encourages frog activity.
Suitability: BEGINNER
Diet: Small / Micro Crickets, Insects & Fruit Flies
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