Defining Characteristics:
- Albinos! Heavy reduction in dark pigment
- Great beginner frog
- Contrasting Coloration
- Bold | Easy to Breed
- Quiet Call
- Very Large
- Can be kept in groups when young
- Best kept in pairs as adults
- RARE!
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$59.99 5/8"
Name: Dendrobates tinctorius 'Alalapadu Cobalt'. This tinc closely resembles the more common cobalt morph, but with more yellow. It's named for the town it's found near. We think these may be the same as what were previously called 'Southern Cobalts' based on appearance, but we do not have any hard evidence to support that. These animals are albino - two of our WC founder stock were hets, and they occasionally produced albino animals. We raised up and outcrossed albinos for over 2 years, to ensure this line is healthy. Unlike many albino dart frogs, these animals do not seem to express a sensitivity to light, and grow (and breed) just as well as non-albino cobalts.
Size: These are a large morph of Dendrobates tinctorius. Adult female Alalapadu Cobalt tincs are larger, measuring in at approximately 2.5 inches. Male Alalapadu Cobalt tincs are a bit smaller, averaging about 2 inches at maturity. All of the Dendrobates tinctorius 'Alalapadu Cobalt' froglets Josh's Frogs sells are well started juveniles, and measure approximately 3/4” long.
Age: Dendrobates tinctorius 'Alalapadu Cobalt' is capable of living well over 20 years in captivity under ideal conditions, although a lifespan of 10 years is more common. In the wild, it is thought that tincs may live 4-6 years. All Alalapadu Cobalts for sale at Josh's Frogs are well started juveniles, and are 2-3 months old.
Color/Pattern: These Albino Cobalts are mostly a mixture of blue, pink-tan, and yellow. They tend to be very brightly colored when young, then turn more of a tanish pink with age. Their pattern is similar to non-albino animals.
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