Scientific name
Oophaga pumilio
Oophaga pumilio has numerous local colour variations. The form called Bastimentos, for example, does not by itself constitute another species. [2]
Origin
Central America, notably Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama; humid lowland forests and premontane areas. [1][2]
- Natural-history profile
- Diurnal
- Insectivorous
- Parental care
At a glance
Oophaga pumilio has numerous local colour variations. The form called Bastimentos, for example, does not by itself constitute another species. [2]
| DOCUMENTED SIZE | 17–25 mm 17–25 mm according to Liberec Zoo; measurement convention not explicit. [2] |
|---|---|
| LIFESPAN | To be documented Not retained: consulted references provide no sufficiently contextualised captive duration. |
| LIFESTYLE | Diurnal Active by day; adults and tadpoles use neither the same environment nor the same foods. [1][2] |
Adult size
17–25 mm according to Liberec Zoo; measurement convention not explicit. [2]
Lifespan
Not retained: consulted references provide no sufficiently contextualised captive duration.
Lifestyle
Active by day; adults and tadpoles use neither the same environment nor the same foods. [1][2]
Housing
ENVIRONMENT AND LAYOUT
Vegetation and litter — Reproductive biology is documented; captive thermal parameters, UVB and dimensions require an additional specific reference.
Reproductive biology is documented; captive thermal parameters, UVB and dimensions require an additional specific reference.
Care parameters
CAPTIVE PARAMETERS
To be documented — Descriptions of the natural environment do not establish terrarium settings.
Humidity
To be documented — No sufficiently documented captive percentage is retained.
Parental care
Trophic eggs for tadpoles [1] Do not present adult members of the species as needing to be fed eggs.
Captive climate
To be documented No value reused from another poison-frog species.
Feeding
FEEDING
Small invertebrates for adults. Trophic eggs concern tadpoles. [1][2]
Juvenile development
Zoo Atlanta describes a male guarding the eggs, then a female transporting tadpoles to small water reservoirs in plants. She subsequently provides them with unfertilised eggs. [1]
Adult feeding
Adults consume small invertebrates. The specialised tadpole diet must not be confused with that of adults or replaced with a generic recipe without a documented protocol. [1][2]
Localities and traceability
Retaining locality name and origin separately from the scientific name facilitates lineage monitoring. This profile assigns no new species to a simple commercial colour. [2]
Checklist
- Verify the animal's identity and origin before acquisition.
- Prepare housing and check measurements before arrival.
- Keep contact details for a veterinarian familiar with this group.
Observations to record
- Meals offered and actually consumed
- Weight, size and body changes
- Environmental measurements and maintenance
- Behaviours, observations and dated events
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Sources
Document-based overview; not a substitute for veterinary advice.
- Zoo Atlanta — Strawberry poison frog parenting
Source accessed - Zoo Liberec — Pralesnička drobná
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