There are a few species of frogs that have translucent skin. One example is the African glass frog (Hyperolius viridiflavus). These frogs are found in sub-Saharan Africa and get their name from their see-through abdominal skin which lets you see their internal organs.
While their upper body is a bright green their see-through lower half allows you to see their intestines heart and liver. African glass frogs also have large toe pads that help them cling to leaves and branches near fast-moving streams.
These unusual looking frogs lay their eggs on the undersides of leaves that hang over water. When the tadpoles hatch they drop into the water below where they will live and grow until they transform into adult frogs.
If you’re ever lucky enough to spot an African glass frog in the wild you’ll be able to see one of nature’s coolest looking creatures up close!
What type of frog has translucent skin?
A glass frog.
What is the scientific name for the glass frog?
Hyalinobatrachium rufiventre.
Where is the glass frog found?
South and Central America.
What color is the glass frog?
The frog is usually green with white spots.
What sets the glass frog apart from other frogs?
The skin on the ventral or stomach side of the frog is transparent.
What does the transparency of the skin allow?
The transparency of the skin allows for the frog’s internal organs to be seen.
What is the size of the glass frog?
The frog is about 1.
5-2.
5 inches long.
What does the glass frog eat?
The frog eats insects.
What is the lifespan of the glass frog?
The frog has a lifespan of about 10 years.
What is the threat to the glass frog?
The frog is threatened by habitat loss.
How can the transparency of the skin be explained?
The transparency of the skin is caused by theabsence of melanin.
What is melanin?
Melanin is a pigment that gives color to the skin.
What are the consequences of the transparency of the skin?
The transparency of the skin makes the frog more susceptible to predators.
What type of predators does the glass frog have?
The frog has snakes birds and mammals as predators.
What is the conservation status of the glass frog?
The frog is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
