How difficult is it to keep Schlegel's Green Tree Frog?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Schlegel's Green Tree Frog?

The ideal temperature for Schlegel's Green Tree Frog is 16〜24℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Schlegel's Green Tree Frog?

The average lifespan of Schlegel's Green Tree Frog is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Schlegel's Green Tree Frog get?

Schlegel's Green Tree Frog typically reaches 3.2-5.3cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Schlegel's Green Tree Frog?

Schlegel's Green Tree Frog feeds on: Crickets and other insects. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Schlegel's Green Tree Frog?

The price of Schlegel's Green Tree Frog varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Schlegel's Green Tree Frog

Intermediate

Zhangixalus schlegelii

A Japanese endemic rhacophorid found from Honshu to Kyushu. It is green above with a yellow iris and lays a foam nest in a burrow in the banks of rice paddies. It is the sister species of Zhangixalus arboreus.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

16〜24℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

3.2-5.3cm

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Crickets and other insects

About

Zhangixalus schlegelii is a rhacophorid endemic to Japan, occurring in Honshu south of Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture, Shikoku, Kyushu and the Goto Islands, but absent from Tsushima. Males measure 3.2-4.3 cm and females 4.3-5.3 cm. The back is green, sometimes turning brown for camouflage, and the belly white; the yellow iris separates it from unspotted Zhangixalus arboreus. The epithet honours Hermann Schlegel, director of the Leiden natural history museum. It lives in rice paddies and forest and breeds mainly from April to May, the male calling from a burrow dug in the paddy bank, where the pair deposits a cream foam nest 3-10 cm across containing 200-300 eggs. When rain dissolves the foam the tadpoles wash down into the water. Keepers report 16-24 C as suitable; hibernation is difficult in captivity because the frogs desiccate easily.

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Lifespan of the Schlegel's Green Tree Frog

The Schlegel's Green Tree Frog lives 5-8 years.

Size of the Schlegel's Green Tree Frog

The Schlegel's Green Tree Frog grows to 3.2-5.3cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Schlegel's Green Tree Frog

The ideal temperature for the Schlegel's Green Tree Frog is 16〜24℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Endemic to Japan (Honshu south of Mutsu in Aomori, Shikoku, Kyushu and the Goto Islands; absent from Tsushima)

Care Specifications

PeacefulSolitary

Sources: Wikipedia (Japanese) / Wikipedia (English) / Woriver: keeping Schlegel's green tree frog

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Zhangixalus schlegelii (Günther, 1858)

Synonyms: Rhacophorus schlegelii (Günther, 1858), Polypedates schlegelii Günther, 1858, Rhacophorus microglossus Boulenger, 1882

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.