Lemur leaf frog (Agalychnis lemur)

Short answers

Lemur leaf frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

45×45×60 cm.

Lemur leaf frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 20–26 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 17–20 °C.

Lemur leaf frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Lemur leaf frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–8 years.

Lemur leaf frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

No – better suited to experienced keepers (difficulty: Expert).

Climate

Daytime temperature

20–26 °C

Night temperature

17–20 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

80–95 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

45×45×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, dense planting, thin branches, a water section

Feeding

Food

Fruit flies, small house crickets, wax moths

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

3–4,5 cm

Life expectancy

5–8 years

Origin

Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia – montane forest

Protection status

Not listed under CITES; IUCN "Critically Endangered" – only captive-bred animals from conservation programmes

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A group (4–8 animals). Only put together animals of the same species and roughly the same size — smaller ones will otherwise be treated as food. Offer enough hiding places so that every animal can retreat, and feed them separately when they differ in size.

Notes

A delicate montane forest frog with huge eyes; at night it turns from green to brown. Almost gone from the wild because of chytrid fungus – the terrarium stock is part of a conservation programme.

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What you need to start

To keep Lemur leaf frog (Agalychnis lemur) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (45×45×60 cm), substrate (Coco humus, dense planting, thin branches, a water section), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.