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Dendrobatidae · Species field note

Green-and-black poison frog

Dendrobates auratus

A field-note profile. No species photograph is currently included here.
Region
Central America
Main habitat
ground
Adult body length
About 2.5–5 cm; sexes vary
Keeping suitability
For experienced keepers

A little natural history

A daytime-active forest frog with metallic-looking patches and several colour forms. Bright patterning makes it appealing, but small size and specialised feeding create real husbandry responsibilities.

The wonderfully odd bit

Green-and-black is the best-known pattern, but it is not the only colour form.

Would this frog suit a home?

Choose a traceable captive-bred animal. Plan a species-specific enclosure, suitable live food and amphibian veterinary access before purchase; this profile is an introduction, not a complete care sheet.

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.

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