Description
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
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Common names: Lemur Leaf Frog, Lemur Frog.
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Named after its large, forward-facing eyes that resemble those of a lemur.
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“Leaf frog” refers to its bright green daytime camouflage, blending perfectly with leaves.
Characteristics
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Small, slender-bodied arboreal frog with striking eyes.
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Critically endangered in the wild, native to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
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Notable for its ability to change color: bright green during the day and mottled brown/green at night.
Recommended Vivarium Size
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Minimum: 18” x 18” x 24” for a pair.
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Taller enclosures with live plants and large leaves are preferred.
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Provide branches, cork, and shaded resting spots.
Temperature
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Daytime: 74–80°F (23–27°C).
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Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).
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Avoid prolonged exposure above 82°F.
Humidity
Size of Frog
Life Span
Feeding
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Primary diet: small crickets, fruit flies, and other small insects.
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Feed 3–4 times weekly.
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Dust prey with calcium and vitamin supplements regularly.
Color/Pattern
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Bright leaf-green during the day, aiding in camouflage.
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Brownish or mottled at night.
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Large, protruding eyes with golden or bronze irises.
Social Behavior
How to Determine Sex
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Males: slightly smaller, develop nuptial pads on forearms, and call to attract females.
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Females: larger, rounder body when gravid.
How to Breed
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Stimulate breeding with heavy misting and seasonal “rain chamber” conditions.
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Males call at night, and eggs are laid on leaves overhanging water.
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Upon hatching, tadpoles drop into the water below to continue development.
