Leptopelis

"Forest tree frog" redirects here. For other uses, see Forest tree frog (disambiguation).
Leptopelis
Big-eyed tree frog, Leptopelis vermiculatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Arthroleptidae
Subfamily: Leptopelinae
Genus: Leptopelis
Günther, 1859
Species

48 species, see article

Leptopelis is a genus of frogs found throughout Africa. They are medium-sized, semiarboreal frogs, with distinctively large eyes. They vary greatly in color and patterning, but as juveniles tend to be bright green in color, and as they age they turn to a brown. Forty-nine species are recognized, but most are not well understood and their taxonomic status can vary greatly by source. They have a number of common names, including forest tree frogs, leaf frogs, and big-eyed frogs.

Species

Parker's forest tree frog, L. parkeri
Juvenile big-eyed tree frog, L. vermiculatus

In captivity

L. vermiculatus is frequently exported from Tanzania for the exotic pet trade. They are hardy frogs that adapt well to captivity, and readily consume commercially available crickets.

References

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