Other Names:
Tarapoto
 
Characteristics:
Great beginner thumbnail frog
Yellow or yellow/orange bodies with black spots/blotches
Bold
Easy to breed
Quiet call
Small
Great in pairs or groups
 
Recommended Vivarium Size: A 10 gallon aquarium is suitable for 2-3 frogs.
 
Temperature: Range of 65 F to 80 F, but prefer temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Temperatures over 85 F are dangerous.
 
Humidity: Range of 70 – 100%, but can tolerate humidity down to 50% for short periods of time if the frogs have access to water. Low humidity levels, especially without access to water, can quickly be fatal.
 
Size: Adult male and female Tarapotos are similar in size.  Fully grown the frogs will be approximately 1 inch in length. 
 
Life-Span: Tarapotos are capable of living well over 10 years in captivity under ideal conditions, although a lifespan of 5-8 years is more common.
 
Feeding: Ranitomeya imitator 'Tarapoto' eat Drosphilia Melanogaster fruit flies along with springtails.  All feeder insects should be dusted with supplements.
 
Sexing: Raniomeya imitator 'Tarapoto'  females are wider than males.  Females will lay eggs frequently.  Finn's Frog Farms sells unsexed juvenile frogs, least three months out of the water.  
 
Color/Pattern: Tarapotos are yellow or yellow/orange body with large black spots or blotches.  They have have small blotches on their legs.
 
Social Behavior: These frogs do well housed in groups provided there is enough space.  Tarapotos reach sexual maturity 5-8 months.  Finn's Frog Farm strongly recommends against housing different species/morphs of dart frogs. 
 
Breeding: Tarapotos breed best in pairs.  They are an easy frog to breed.  The females will lay 2-6 eggs on a smooth surface (petri dish, film canister, bromeliad).