Glass Frogs
Nature's original X-ray machine, the Fleischmann's glass frog has a transparent underbelly that reveals a complex web of veins, organs and tiny white bones. The frog's physical uniqueness continues with its translucent yellow fingertips and captivating eyes – golden irises and elliptical pupils that are surrounded by iridescent, marbled color variations.
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni
- Status in the Wild: Common
- Habitat: Cloud Forests, Rainforests, Rivers, Tropical Dry Forests
- Diet: Carnivore
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