Scientific name

Agalychnis callidryas

Agalychnis callidryas is the Neotropical red-eyed tree frog. It should not be confused with Australian tree frogs bearing a similar common name. [1]

Origin

Central America and northwestern Colombia. [1]

  • Arboreal
  • Nocturnal
  • Tropical forest

At a glance

ADULT SIZE≈ 5–7,5 cm
Females generally larger. [2]
LIFESPAN5–10 years and more
Tree of Life captive estimate. [3]
LIFESTYLENocturnal and arboreal
Resting in foliage during the day. [2][3]

Adult size

Around 5–7,5 cm in body length; females are generally larger. [2]

Lifespan

5–10 years or more in captivity according to Tree of Life; lifespan varies with conditions and individuals. [3]

Lifestyle

Arboreal and nocturnal, it rests in foliage by day. [2][3]

Housing

A TALL TERRARIUM

≈ 46 × 46 × 61 cm — Clinical minimum for one individual: width × depth × height; vegetation, drainage and ventilation. [3]

Tree of Life suggests a minimum of around 46 × 46 × 61 cm for one individual, with branches, plant cover, drainage and ventilation. [3]

Care parameters

AMBIENT AIR · DAY

≈ 24–28 °C — Chicago Exotics reference, not a surface temperature. [2]

NIGHT

≥ 22 °C — Minimum stated in this clinical care sheet. [2]

Humidity

70–90 % — Tree of Life reference, with ventilation and drainage. [3]

Daytime ambient air

≈ 24–28 °C. [2] Conversion of 76–82 °F; this is not a surface temperature under a lamp.

Night

Minimum ≈ 22 °C in the Chicago Exotics care sheet. [2] Regulated heating and independent checking.

Humidity

70–90 % according to Tree of Life. [3] Ventilate; the ground must not become stagnant water.

Feeding

AN INSECTIVOROUS DIET

Crickets, roaches and other suitable invertebrates; monitor the amount eaten to avoid overfeeding. [2]

Feeding

Insectivorous, it receives crickets, roaches and other suitable invertebrates among its foods. Chicago Exotics notes a risk of overfeeding. [2]

Foliage and quiet

Plant cover offers resting places. Water must be suitable for amphibians and regularly replaced; handling remains occasional to protect the skin. [3]

Useful records

Observe perch use after lights out and record prey accepted. Take temperatures in several accessible areas and humidity before and after spraying. Keep misting times and the water-preparation method: an isolated percentage describes neither ventilation nor substrate condition.

Resting leaves and juvenile development

The care sheet describes daytime rest on the undersides of leaves and adhesive toe discs. Genuinely accessible foliage therefore serves as a resting support, not merely decoration. [4]

Eggs are laid on leaves above water, into which the tadpoles fall after hatching. Laying, hatching and aquatic development are separate stages to date; no universal duration is calculated here. [4]

Dietary supplements: distinguish the situations

The Chicago Exotics care sheet provides for calcium and vitamin supplements on food. [2]

Scope: captivity; Chicago Exotics protocol for Agalychnis callidryas. Consider diet composition and the enclosure; no universal dosage is set by this synthesis.

Checklist

  • Check hides in the foliage.
  • Check elevated probes.
  • Prepare suitable water.

Observations to record

  • Meals
  • Humidity
  • Temperatures
  • Nocturnal activity

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Related guides

Original guides in French

Sources

Document-based overview; not a substitute for veterinary advice.

  1. AMNH — Amphibian Species of the World : Agalychnis callidryas
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  2. Red Eyed Tree Frog Care (Agalychnis callidryas)
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  3. Tree of Life Exotic Pet Medical Center — Red-eyed tree frog care
    Source accessed
  4. Bebesaurus — Agalychnis callidryas
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