Cryptophyllobates azureiventris
Cryptophyllobates azureiventris are found in eastern Peru. Our frogs are the result of a wonderful breeding/conservation program called INIBICO. Basically INIBICO is an organization that is dedicated to preserving species diversity and their ecosystems. Learn more about INIBICO here. As a result of the hard work of INIBICO, a limited number of dart frogs are being made available to hobbyists. Read more about that here.
Azureiventris are medium size frogs with the females being somewhat larger than the males. While they are primarily terrestial in behavior, they will climb up into the foliage and on occasion breed there. We have our azureiventris housed in 15 gallon high vivariums, two frogs to a viv. Breeding occurs either under the coco hut, in film cannisters or on leaves. Egg clutch sizes tend to range from 9-15 in our experience and have a very unusual appearance compared to most other dart frog eggs. As can been seen in several of the photos, they tend to look hazy as if they are about to mold over. The male stands guard over the eggs once they are laid but will allow the female close to them for an inspection. If the eggs are allowed to remain in the vivarium, the male will transport the tadpoles to water, oftentimes only after carrying them for up to 5 days. The tadpoles grow quite vigorously and readily morph out after popping front legs.
In the past, breeding programs of azureiventris yielded an extremely lopsided sex ratio in favor of males. Whether the latest imports show this trend remains to be seen. One hypothesis suggests that water temperature plays a role in this skew while another suggests that the practice of raising them communally may be to blame.
Azureiventris are medium size frogs with the females being somewhat larger than the males. While they are primarily terrestial in behavior, they will climb up into the foliage and on occasion breed there. We have our azureiventris housed in 15 gallon high vivariums, two frogs to a viv. Breeding occurs either under the coco hut, in film cannisters or on leaves. Egg clutch sizes tend to range from 9-15 in our experience and have a very unusual appearance compared to most other dart frog eggs. As can been seen in several of the photos, they tend to look hazy as if they are about to mold over. The male stands guard over the eggs once they are laid but will allow the female close to them for an inspection. If the eggs are allowed to remain in the vivarium, the male will transport the tadpoles to water, oftentimes only after carrying them for up to 5 days. The tadpoles grow quite vigorously and readily morph out after popping front legs.
In the past, breeding programs of azureiventris yielded an extremely lopsided sex ratio in favor of males. Whether the latest imports show this trend remains to be seen. One hypothesis suggests that water temperature plays a role in this skew while another suggests that the practice of raising them communally may be to blame.
Last updated January 21, 2007