How difficult is it to keep Solomon Island Leaf Frog?

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

What is the ideal temperature for Solomon Island Leaf Frog?

The ideal temperature for Solomon Island Leaf Frog is 21〜29℃. Recommended humidity is 50〜70%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Solomon Island Leaf Frog?

The average lifespan of Solomon Island Leaf Frog is 5-9 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Solomon Island Leaf Frog get?

Solomon Island Leaf Frog typically reaches 6-10cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Solomon Island Leaf Frog?

Solomon Island Leaf Frog feeds on: Crickets, insects, small amphibians and reptiles. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Solomon Island Leaf Frog?

The price of Solomon Island Leaf Frog varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Solomon Island Leaf Frog

Intermediate

Cornufer guentheri

A forest-floor frog endemic to the Solomon Islands. Its sharply pointed snout, horn-like eyelid projections and mottled brown pattern mimic dead leaves. There is no tadpole stage; froglets emerge directly from the egg.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

21〜29℃

Lifespan

5-9 years

Size

6-10cm

Humidity

50〜70%

Diet

Crickets, insects, small amphibians and reptiles

About

Cornufer guentheri is a forest-floor frog found throughout the Solomon Islands and Bougainville, absent only from San Cristobal. It reaches 6-10 cm, with females larger. The snout is sharply pointed and the upper eyelids carry horn-like projections, while the colour varies widely between brown, reddish brown, yellow and grey with cryptic markings. These features mimic leaf litter and represent convergence with the unrelated Asian leaf frogs. There is no free-living tadpole: eggs laid in small hollows at the base of trees hatch directly into froglets about 3 mm long. It is an ambush predator that takes insects and also small amphibians and reptiles, including its own species. Adults are normally housed in pairs to avoid cannibalism.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Solomon Island Leaf Frog

The Solomon Island Leaf Frog lives 5-9 years.

Size of the Solomon Island Leaf Frog

The Solomon Island Leaf Frog grows to 6-10cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Solomon Island Leaf Frog

The ideal temperature for the Solomon Island Leaf Frog is 21〜29℃. Ideal humidity is 50〜70%.

Keep it at 21-29 C and 50-70% humidity in an enclosure with deep leaf litter.

Basic Info

Origin

Solomon Islands archipelago including Bougainville, Papua New Guinea (0-830 m elevation)

Lifespan

Care Specifications

AggressivePairBreeding: Hard

Sources: Josh's Frogs: Solomon Island Leaf Frog / Wikipedia (English) / Wikipedia (Japanese)

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: Cornufer guentheri (Boulenger, 1884)

Synonyms: Ceratobatrachus guentheri Boulenger, 1884

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.