{"product_id":"dendrobates-auratus-capurgana","title":"Dendrobates Auratus Capurgana","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eOther Names (How it Got Its Names)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eCommon names: \u003cem data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eCapurganá Auratus Dart Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e(Capurganá morph)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eAuratus\u003c\/em\u003e means “golden” in Latin, originally describing some golden-tinted forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eCapurganá\u003c\/em\u003e morph is named after the \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eCapurganá region in Colombia\u003c\/strong\u003e, where this particular locality was collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eMedium-sized dart frog with bold coloration and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eSlightly shy compared to other \u003cem data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eDendrobates\u003c\/em\u003e species but becomes bolder in well-planted enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eKnown for unique \u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eCapurganá morph coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e: often lighter green or yellow with distinctive banding\/spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eRecommended Vivarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eMinimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair or trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eLarger enclosures (24” x 18” x 18” or bigger) recommended for groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eProvide dense live plants, leaf litter, cork, and horizontal\/vertical climbing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eDaytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eNighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eAvoid prolonged temps above 80°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e70–90%, with daily misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eNeeds both moist hides and ventilation to avoid stagnant air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eSize of Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eAdults: 1.25–1.6 inches (3–4 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e10–15 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eDiet: \u003cem data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eDrosophila melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eD. hydei\u003c\/em\u003e fruit flies, springtails, isopods, and pinhead crickets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eFeed daily; dust feeders with calcium and vitamins 2–3 times per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eColor\/Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eCapurganá morphs usually display \u003cstrong\u003eyellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e or mint-green base coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e with bold \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eblack banding or blotches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThe pattern tends to be less irregular and more band-like compared to other auratus morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eEach frog’s markings are unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eCan be kept in pairs or small groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eLess aggressive than some \u003cem data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eD. tinctorius\u003c\/em\u003e morphs, but males may compete for calling sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eShy in open setups but thrive in heavily planted vivaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eHow to Determine Sex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eMales: smaller, slimmer, with toe pads adapted for calling; produce soft trilling calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eFemales: larger, rounder-bodied when gravid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eHow to Breed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eProvide petri dishes, film canisters, or leaf axils for egg-laying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eMales call to attract females; eggs are laid in concealed, moist areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eEggs hatch in 10–14 days; tadpoles can be collected and raised in aquatic setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003eMetamorphosis occurs in 2–3 months depending on diet and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2537\" 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