# Agalychnis Lemur

The Agalychnis Lemur is a colorful tree frog that loves to leap from branch to branch. With its big eyes and vibrant skin, it's like a little acrobat in the rainforest!

- **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Rainforests and tropical areas near rivers and streams.
- **Also known as:** Jungle Frog, Lemur Frog

![Agalychnis Lemur](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Hylomantis_lemur_-_Lemur_leaf_frog.jpg&width=800)

Photo: Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hylomantis_lemur_-_Lemur_leaf_frog.jpg)

## Appearance

The Agalychnis Lemur is a small tree frog with a bright lime-green back, which can turn brownish at night. It has striking yellow sides and a granular skin texture, distinctly lacking the extensive toe webbing seen in some other tree frogs.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia
- **Phylum:** Chordata
- **Class:** Amphibia
- **Order:** Anura
- **Family:** Phyllomedusidae
- **Genus:** Agalychnis

## Interesting facts

- Instead of jumping, it often walks slowly and deliberately, like a tiny lemur in the trees.
- Its scientific name, Agalychnis, means "splendid lamp," referring to its bright colors.
- This frog lays its eggs on leaves hanging over water, so tadpoles drop in when they hatch!
- Unlike many frogs, the Lemur Leaf Frog has no webbing between its fingers or toes.

## Special abilities

- **Sticky Steps:** Agalychnis Lemur has specialized toe pads that help them grip smooth leaves and branches for agile climbing.
- **Low-Light Hunter:** Agalychnis Lemur can see well in dim light because of its large eyes, helping it hunt insects at night.
- **Camouflage Cloak:** Agalychnis Lemur can shift its green skin to a browner tone, helping them hide better in different settings.
- **Protective Slime:** Agalychnis Lemur has special skin secretions that help deter predators or prevent its skin from drying out.

## Measurements & details

- **Length:** 3-5 cm
- **Weight:** 0.004-0.007 kg
- **Lifespan:** 3-5 years
- **Speed:** 0.1 km/h
- **Clutch Size:** 15-30
- **Metamorphosis:** 60-80 days

## Diet & Feeding

This little frog loves to snack on small insects it finds by ambushing them in the forest.

- **Age differences:** Tadpoles primarily feed on algae and detritus in the water, while adults are carnivorous insectivores.
- **Primary Foods:** crickets, moths, flies, beetles, spiders
- **Foraging Method:** Ambush

## Ecological connections

- **Eaten by:** Banded Cat-eyed Snake (*Leptodeira annulata*) — Preys on small arboreal frogs in its habitat.
- **Eaten by:** Greater Spear-nosed Bat (*Phyllostomus hastatus*) — Occasionally includes small vertebrates, like frogs, in its diet.
- **Eats:** [Field Cricket](https://www.snappit.app/explore/field-cricket) (*Gryllus assimilis*) — A common insect prey species found in the frog's habitat.
- **Eats:** Leafcutter Ant (*Atta cephalotes*) — A source of protein for the frog when foraging.

## Traits

- [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
- [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
- [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
- [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
- [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.

## Collections

- [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching frogs as they can carry germs.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Agalychnis Lemur?

Check the toe pads, leg length, eye markings, back pattern and body shape. Don't lean on color: some frogs change shade to match their surroundings. Frog Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How long is Agalychnis Lemur?

3-5 cm

### How much does Agalychnis Lemur weigh?

0.004-0.007 kg

### How long does Agalychnis Lemur live?

3-5 years

### How fast can Agalychnis Lemur move?

0.1 km/h

### What does Agalychnis Lemur eat?

This little frog loves to snack on small insects it finds by ambushing them in the forest.

### Where is Agalychnis Lemur usually found?

Rainforests and tropical areas near rivers and streams.

### How does Agalychnis Lemur hunt?

Ambush

## More Amphibians

- [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*)
- [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*)
- [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*)
- [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*)

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Source: [Agalychnis Lemur: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/agalychnis-lemur)