Scientific name: Hyalinobatrachium valerioi
Small tree frogs with nearly transparent ventral skin that reveals their internal organs.
What this species is like in its natural environment, with the climate, shelters and resources it needs.
Glass frogs represent one of the most delicate and visually unique amphibian groups in neotropical forests.
Require cloud forests and riverbanks with dense vegetation, where water is clean and humidity is high.
They are nocturnal, perch on thin leaves and branches above water, and males may show parental care.
Their ventral transparency has fascinated both scientists and the general public, symbolizing the fragility of amphibians.
Very sensitive to riverbank degradation, pollution and climate change in mountain areas.
Striking details about this species that help better understand its biology and role in ecosystems.
Summary of the most critical points if this species is kept in captivity at specialized centers.
In captivity they are extremely difficult to maintain; require very precise environmental conditions.
Any variation in humidity, temperature or water quality can be fatal.
Not suitable for home terrariums or frequent exhibitions.
General information intended for professional facilities and educational projects. Not intended to encourage capture or improvised keeping of wild amphibians.
Maintenance should be limited to scientific institutions with clear research and conservation objectives.
Public exhibition, if any, is usually done through cameras and systems that minimize disturbance.
In education they serve as an emblem of the vulnerability of mountain amphibians to environmental change.
This section has an educational purpose. Amphibian conservation involves, above all, protecting ponds, rivers, forests and wetlands, and avoiding irresponsible release of exotic species.