Ranitomeya lamasi

Ranitomeya lamasi “Green” RL-RUCTMA
These lamasi are from the northern extreme of lamasi’s range. They are noticeably larger than their “Panguanna” counterparts. Leg coloration may vary from green/blue to blue. Generally they are green dorsally, with the odd individual displaying slightly yellow tinged stripes. They are very bold in the terrarium unlike most other lamasi.

Ranitomeya lamasi “Green” RL-RUCTMA

Ranitomeya lamasi habitat

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Ranitomeya lamasi Information

Widespread throughout east-central and reaching into Southern Peru, lamasi is locally abundant when in suitable habitat. Though the frog is predominantly a denizen of low elevation forests, at least two populations have been historically found above 600 meters, those around Tingo Maria and the Sierra de Divisoria. These two aforementioned populations have seemingly disappeared. Frequent visits to historically known sites by ourselves and colleagues, J. Brown, E. Twomey, J. Yeager throughout the past 4 years have turned up only one juvenile specimen. These frogs are present in the hobby and known as the nominal and highland lamasi.

Throughout the lowlands of the region known as the Panguana many phenotypes of this frog exist. They primarily breed amongst the phytolemata offered by terrestrial growing plants, frequently utilizing the leaf sheaths of Heliconia and Xanthasomas.

Several of the lowland or Panguana forms are currently present in the hobby. We hope to introduce several new phenotypes into the hobby over the next few years.