Glass Frog
A tiny green frog with transparent skin on the belly, revealing internal organs, arboreal in rainforests.
Overview
A tiny green frog with transparent skin on the belly, revealing internal organs, arboreal in rainforests.
History & Origin
The glass frog is native to Central & South America. It belongs to the family Centrolenidae, a lineage of amphibians distributed across those regions and kept both in the wild and by specialist keepers.
Appearance & Size
Glass Frog is a small (2–4 cm) frog.
Temperament
Active and alert, with readily observable behaviour; the right habitat keeps them engaged.
Care & Husbandry
Glass frogs are delicate, arboreal and famous for translucent bellies showing internal organs. They need a cool, very humid, well-ventilated planted enclosure with gentle misting and tiny insects—advanced, sensitive captives.
Health & Lifespan
Extremely sensitive to humidity and water quality; stress and dehydration are fatal fast. Only for advanced keepers with stable conditions. In captivity a healthy individual may live around 5–10 years.
Popularity & Recognition
Glass frogs are famed for translucent bellies through which you can see the heart and organs beating—a favourite of nature photographers.
