{"product_id":"epipedobates-anthonyi-ankas","title":"Epipedobates Anthonyi Ankas","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eOther Names (How it Got Its Names)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eCommon names: \u003cem data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eAnthony’s Poison Dart Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eAnkas Morph\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eEpipedobates\u003c\/em\u003e = “on the tree, walking,” reflecting their semi-arboreal habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eNamed after Harold Anthony, a herpetologist who first described the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e“Ankas” refers to a specific \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"395\"\u003elocality\/morph\u003c\/strong\u003e with distinctive coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eSmall dart frog species known for its bold striping and high activity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eOften more vocal than other dart frogs — males produce a \u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eloud, bird-like trill\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eHardy and adaptable, often considered good for beginner to intermediate keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eRecommended Vivarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eMinimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a pair or small group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eLarger enclosures allow for more natural group dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eProvide live plants, leaf litter, cork bark, and hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eDaytime: 72–78°F (22–25°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eNighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eAvoid temps above 80°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e70–90%, with daily misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eProvide both moist hides and ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eSize of Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eAdults: ~0.75–1 inch (2–2.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e8–12 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eDiet: \u003cem data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eD. melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eD. hydei\u003c\/em\u003e fruit flies, springtails, isopods, and pinhead crickets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eFeed daily; dust prey with calcium and vitamins 2–3 times weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eColor\/Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eAnkas\u003c\/em\u003e morph typically displays a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003edark brown to black body\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003ebold golden or tan dorsal striping\u003c\/strong\u003e running from snout to vent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eSides may show lighter spotting or stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eLimbs are usually dark with faint banding or spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eCan be housed in pairs or groups; generally more tolerant of group living than some other dart frogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eMales call frequently and may compete for calling sites but rarely fight aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1927\" 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