A little natural history
A broad-bodied climber with large toe pads, an expressive face and colours that range from green to bluish grey. Captive-bred animals are established in the hobby, but still need careful environmental management.
The wonderfully odd bit
The name caerulea means blue, although many living animals appear green.
Would this frog suit a home?
Provide climbing branches, secure ventilation, clean treated water and a varied supplemented insect diet. Monitor body condition: an enthusiastic feeder is not a reason to offer unlimited food.
Only consider legally obtained, captive-bred animals. Check permits and restrictions where you live, test the habitat first, and arrange an amphibian-experienced vet. This brief profile is not a complete husbandry sheet.
Read the species-specific care guide ↗
Alternative specialist keeper guide ↗
A note on names
Other names you may encounter: Litoria caerulea; Ranoidea caerulea; Australian green tree frog; dumpy frog. Taxonomic names change; older care resources may use earlier combinations.