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Phyllomedusidae · Species field note

Lemur leaf frog

Agalychnis lemur

A field-note profile. No species photograph is currently included here.
Region
Central America
Main habitat
tree
Adult body length
Males 3–4 cm; females 4–5 cm
Keeping suitability
Wildlife / conservation focus

A little natural history

A slender leaf walker with large eyes and a delicate outline. Habitat loss and disease have badly affected this species, making conservation breeding and protected forests especially important.

The wonderfully odd bit

Its yellow-green daytime colouring becomes brown when active at night.

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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