Centrolenidae - Glass Frogs

There are around 151 species in this family of tree frogs. They are called glass frogs because they have transparent skin, and you can see their internal organs, bones, and muscles through their skin.

Glass frogs are usually green with red, blue, yellow, or white markings. Most species are around an inch in length. They are found in mountain rainforests in South and Central America and live in trees near streams, creeks, and rivers.

The female lays her eggs on the leaves of a tree overhanging the water. Both parents guard the eggs from predators. When the eggs hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water.

Did You Know?

Fleischman's glass frog is one of the species in this family.
Fleischman's glass frog is one of the species in this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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