Bring an elite, metallic showstopper to your bioactive lineup with the Highland Bronze Dart Frog (Dendrobates auratus). Hailing from the elevated rainforest regions of Panama, this striking morph trades the traditional bright neon greens of its cousins for a deeply sophisticated, warm palette of metallic bronze and dark chocolate camouflage markings. It is an earth-toned masterpiece that looks absolutely incredible under high-quality enclosure LED grow lights.

Don't let the "poison" tag fool you—these captive-bred athletes are completely non-toxic and rank as one of the absolute best starter species for anyone entering the vivarium arena. The Highland Bronze excels at a steady, methodical ground game. While they can be slightly reserved when first drafted into a new tank, they grow incredibly bold with age and exposure. Kept as a single anchor or as a cohesive group, they will spend their time confidently patrolling the stadium floor, ducking under leaf litter, and utilizing your hardscape to search for micro-prey.

The Performance Stats:

• Stunning Metallic Armor: Features a highly sought-after, rich bronze and dark chocolate pattern that offers a stark, beautiful contrast to bright green terrarium plants.

• Elite Beginner Tier: Renowned for being a hardy, forgiving, and resilient species, making them the ultimate pick for both rookie and veteran keepers.

• Team Players: Highly social compared to more aggressive dart frogs; they do exceptionally well when housed in small groups within a properly sized enclosure.

• Quiet Vocalizer: Males feature a low, buzzing, incredibly quiet call that adds natural rainforest ambience without disrupting the peace of your room.

Shipping and Guarantee

Live animals require premier, specialized handling for a safe transfer. We ship our captive-bred dart frogs using heavily insulated packaging, temperature-appropriate heat or cold packs, and specialized priority couriers to ensure they arrive safe, hydrated, and ready to explore their new home. To learn more about our live arrival guarantees, visit our Shipping and About Page.

The Playbook (Specifications)

• Classification: Dendrobates auratus ("Highland Bronze" Morph)

• Life Stage / Age: Healthy, well-started juveniles (Unsexed)

• Average Mature Size: 1" to 1.5" Inches

• Dietary Requirements: Strictly micro-invertebrates. Staple diet of flightless fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) and springtails dusted with high-quality calcium and vitamin supplements.

• Environmental Sweet Spot: Terrestrial focus. Requires warm tropical temperatures of 70°F–80°F (21°C–26°C) and consistent, high humidity levels of 70%–90%.

Important Product Note: Because live animals feature entirely unique, organic patterning, your frog's exact bronze-to-chocolate ratio will vary slightly from the stock images shown. Furthermore, in alignment with responsible husbandry standards, do not mix different species or different morphs of dart frogs within the same enclosure to prevent cross-breeding and territorial disputes.