Granular Glass Frog

Overview

A green glass frog with transparent underparts and a granular belly texture.

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

Granular Glass Frog is a small (2–3 cm) frog.

Temperament

It shows the typical temperament of its group—research the species for handling guidance.

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.