# Glass Frog (*Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni*)

The Glass Frog is a special frog with see-through skin! You can actually see its heart and organs through its belly.

- **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian)
- **Rarity:** Rare
- **Danger:** 2/5 · Low
- **Habitat:** Tropical rainforests
- **Also known as:** Fleischmann's Frog, Fleischmann's Glass Frog

![Glass Frog](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426739/objects/5736.jpg)

## Appearance

The Glass Frog is primarily vibrant lime green with small yellow spots, setting it apart from other frogs. Its unique translucent skin on its belly reveals its heart, liver, and digestive organs. It has large, forward-facing gold eyes.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia
- **Phylum:** Chordata
- **Class:** Amphibia
- **Order:** Anura
- **Family:** Centrolenidae
- **Genus:** Hyalinobatrachium

## Interesting facts

- Dad frogs splash water on eggs to keep them wet! Wow!
- Tadpoles often fall into streams and finish growing there. Wow!
- Their bones are actually a cool, light green color! Wow!
- They mainly hunt at night, sitting very still waiting for bugs. Wow!

## Special abilities

- **Invisible Shield:** Glass Frogs can turn nearly invisible from below because their clear skin blends with dappled light.
- **Organ Sight:** Glass Frogs have see-through bellies that allow you to glimpse their beating heart and other internal organs.
- **Super Dad Guard:** Glass Frog fathers diligently guard their eggs, protecting them from hungry insects until they hatch.

## Measurements & details

- **Length:** 2-3.2 cm
- **Weight:** 0.003-0.007 kg
- **Lifespan:** 3-5 years
- **Speed:** 1.5 km/h
- **Clutch Size:** 18-40
- **Metamorphosis:** 30-75 days

## Diet & Feeding

Tiny glass frogs are insectivores, gobbling up small insects and spiders.

- **Age differences:** Tadpoles are omnivores, eating algae and detritus; adults are strict insectivores.
- **Primary Foods:** small insects, spiders, crickets, gnats
- **Foraging Method:** Ambush

## Ecological connections

- **Hunts:** [Fruit Fly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/fruit-fly) (*Drosophila melanogaster*) — A primary food source for adult glass frogs.
- **Eaten by:** Common Cat-eyed Snake (*Leptodeira septentrionalis*) — A nocturnal snake that preys on small frogs.
- **Eaten by:** [Spectacled Owl](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spectacled-owl) (*Pulsatrix perspicillata*) — A nocturnal bird of prey that consumes frogs.

## Traits

- [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
- [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
- [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
- [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
- [Freshwater](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/freshwater): Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
- [Miniature](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/miniature): Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
- [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)
- [Reptiles & Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/reptiles-and-amphibians)

## Safety

**Danger:** 2/5 · Low

Look but don’t touch. Keep a safe distance and wash hands after exploring.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Glass Frog?

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 Glass Frog?

2-3.2 cm

### How much does Glass Frog weigh?

0.003-0.007 kg

### How long does Glass Frog live?

3-5 years

### How fast can Glass Frog move?

1.5 km/h

### What does Glass Frog eat?

Tiny glass frogs are insectivores, gobbling up small insects and spiders.

### Where is Glass Frog usually found?

Tropical rainforests

### How does Glass Frog 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: [Glass Frog: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/glass-frog)