Vittatus Dart Frog (Phyllobates vittatus) – High-Speed Understory Streak

Bring an elite, high-velocity performer to your bioactive lineup with the Vittatus Dart Frog (Phyllobates vittatus). Also known as the Golfodulcean Poison Dart Frog, this Costa Rican native is celebrated for its sleek, athletic color scheme. It features two intensely bright, electric orange-to-yellow racing stripes running down a pitch-black back, paired with gorgeous, speckled blue-green legs. It is a stunning, high-visibility animal that cuts through the dense green canopy like a streak of lightning.

The Vittatus excels at a highly dynamic, community-driven game. Belonging to the bold Phyllobates genus, they are exceptionally confident and active throughout the day, choosing the spotlight over the shadows. They are fantastic team players that thrive when housed together in small groups. As they mature, males will treat you to an impressive, loud, and musical trill from the top of your hardscape, making them a true fan favorite for anyone wanting a vocal and lively enclosure.

The Performance Stats:

• Electric Racing Stripes: High-contrast orange-yellow stripes deliver immense visual pop against dark substrates and leaf litter.
• Vocal Powerhouse: Males possess a beautiful, distinct, bird-like trill that adds amazing acoustic ambiance to the room.
• Elite Group Dynamics: Highly social and non-aggressive compared to other larger species; they thrive when grouped together as a cohesive community.

Important Product Note: Because live animals feature entirely unique, organic patterning, your frog's exact color splitting and leg spots will vary slightly from the stock images shown. Adult tinctorius can become highly territorial; we recommend housing them as single pairs. In alignment with responsible husbandry, do not mix different locales or morphs of dart frogs within the same enclosure.

The Playbook (Specifications)

• Classification: Phyllobates vittatus (Golfodulcean Dart Frog)
• Life Stage / Age: Healthy, well-started captive-bred juveniles (Unsexed)
• Average Mature Size: 1.25" to 1.50" Inches
• Dietary Requirements: Eager feeders. Requires a steady diet of flightless fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), springtails, and micro-crickets dusted with premium calcium and vitamin supplements.
• Environmental Sweet Spot: Terrestrial focus with light climbing tendencies. Thrives in warm tropical temperatures of 70°F–80°F (21°C–26°C) and constant humidity levels of 75%–90%.