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Green and Black Dart Frog "Campana"
Dendrobates auratus "Campana"
Native to Panama, this auratus morph is recognized by its highly contrasting bold green and black patterns. It thrives in a densely planted terrarium with a thick leaf litter layer.
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Dendrobatidae
Genus:Dendrobates
Species:Dendrobates auratus "Campana"
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Environment
Terrestrial
Humidity
80 - 95 %
Day temperature
23 - 26 °C
Night temperature
20 °C
Ambient temperature
23 - 26 °C
Minimum enclosure
>= 45 L
UVB
Basso
Species description
Geographical Origin and Habitat: Distributed across Central America (Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and northern Colombia. They are highly adaptable and frequently found in cacao plantations, humid gardens, and lowland rainforest floors near small streams.
Taxonomy and Genetics: Reach a size of 3.5–4.5 cm as adults. The "Campana" morph is native to Panama and is characterized by wide, bold reticulated green bands over a black body.
Behavior and Habits: Generally shy and elusive. They spend much of their time hiding in dense foliage, emerging to hunt in the early morning or after rains. Males emit a soft, buzzing call resembling an electric razor. They are both terrestrial and semi-arboreal.
Morphology: Sexual dimorphism is subtle: adult females are typically larger and rounder, while males are more slender and develop small nuptial pads during the breeding season.
Care, breeding and tankmates
Terrarium Setup: Require a bioactive terrarium of at least 45x45x60 cm. Provide dense planting (Pothos, ferns, Neoregelia bromeliads) to help them overcome their natural shyness. A thick layer of leaf litter is essential to provide hiding spots and support micro-prey.
Lighting and Heating: Prefer cool-to-moderate temperatures. Maintain a daytime range of 23–26°C. Temperatures above 28°C cause severe stress and lethargy. Provide weak UVB lighting (2–5%) to support diurnal activity and vitamin D3 synthesis. Maintain a night drop to 20°C.
Humidity and Hydration: Maintain high humidity of 80–95%. Spray the terrarium daily using an automated misting system. Avoid muddy or stagnant substrate. Good cross-ventilation is vital to prevent respiratory issues.
Feeding and Supplementation: Feed 4–5 times a week with flightless fruit flies (Drosophila), springtails, and dwarf tropical isopods. Dust all feeder insects with calcium carbonate at every feeding, and supplement with vitamins and D3 once a week.
Compatibility: Relatively tolerant compared to other dart frogs. Can be kept in small groups or harems (one male, multiple females) in spacious, well-planted enclosures. Monitor for any stress or submissive behaviors.
Health and Common Diseases: Never handle with bare hands to protect their delicate, semi-permeable skin. Highly susceptible to chytrid fungus and vitamin deficiencies. Watch for signs of lethargy, closed eyes, or incomplete sheds.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Distributed across Central America (Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and northern Colombia. They are highly adaptable and frequently found in cacao plantations, humid gardens, and lowland rainforest floors near small streams.
Origin
Selective breeding and cultivarsExtra-Amazon South AmericaCentral America and CaribbeanNorth AmericaEast AsiaTropical oceans and reefsCosmopolitan or introduced
Amphibian profile
- Diet
- No verified data available
- Life expectancy
- No verified data available
- Adult size
- 4.2 cm
- Lifestyle/Microhabitat
- No verified data available
- Activity cycle
- No verified data available
- Sociality
- No verified data available
- Reproduction
- No verified data available
- Toxicity
- No verified data available
- Life stage
- No verified data available
- Handling tolerance
- No verified data available
- Brumation
- No verified data available
- Molting
- No verified data available
The catalog's scalar value is 4.2 cm. The AmphiBIO v1 source reports a maximum adult measurement of 4.2 cm for this species, recorded as snout–vent length (SVL). These figures are not interchangeable: the first is the profile's editorial reference, whereas the second is a published maximum under a specific measurement convention; differences among sources can reflect sex, population, life stage and measuring method.
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