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Centrolenidae · Species field note

Fleischmann's glass frog

Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni

Fleischmann's glass frog

Borja Fierro · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for display. Full photo credit & licence

Region
Central America
Main habitat
tree
Adult body length
About 2–3 cm; sexes vary
Keeping suitability
Wildlife / conservation focus

A little natural history

A small green leaf-dweller with translucent tissues, helping it blend into vegetation. Research on sleeping animals revealed a remarkable physiological contribution to this camouflage.

The wonderfully odd bit

Resting animals can store many red blood cells in the liver, increasing transparency.

Would this frog suit a home?

Enjoy this species as wildlife. Preserve local habitat, avoid collecting animals or spawn, and support conservation or responsible observation.

This species is included to appreciate its life in the wild. It is not a recommended pet purchase.

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