A little natural history
A colourful Guiana Shield forest-floor frog with striking geographic colour forms. The celebrated blue azureus form belongs to this species, rather than representing an additional species in this explorer.
The wonderfully odd bit
The blue azureus form is one expression of this species’ colour diversity.
Would this frog suit a home?
Use traceable captive-bred stock, a suitable planted enclosure and continuously available small feeder cultures. Plan supplementation and avoid mixing different species or locality forms.
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.
Read the species-specific care guide ↗
A note on names
Other names you may encounter: Blue poison frog; azureus. Taxonomic names change; older care resources may use earlier combinations.