Scientific Name: Zhangixalus nigropalmatus (Listed as Rhacophorus nigropalmatus)
Family: Rhacophoridae
Classification: Amphibia (Anura)
Toxicity Level: Non-Toxic
Origin: Southeast Asia (Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand)
Adult Size: 8 – 10 cm (3.1 – 3.9 inches)
Lifespan: 5 – 8 years
Diet: Insectivore (Large crickets, roaches, locusts, moths)
The Wallace’s Flying Frog is a legendary amphibian and perhaps the most iconic of all "flying" frogs. It features a large, vibrant lime-green body with a bright yellow underbelly. Its most distinguishing feature is its massive, oversized feet with extensive black and yellow webbing. These webbed feet act as parachutes, allowing the frog to glide significant distances from tree to tree in the rainforest canopy. They possess large, soulful eyes with horizontal pupils, typical of the genus.
Notes: This is a strictly arboreal (tree-dwelling) species that requires a tall terrarium with high humidity and plenty of broad-leafed plants. They are nocturnal and spend their days sleeping camouflaged on the undersides of leaves. In the wild, they only descend to the ground to breed in wallows, so a water section in their tank is beneficial but vertical space is priority.
Why Source This Species:
The "Flying" Legend: Famous in natural history (discovered by Alfred Russel Wallace), this species is a bucket-list animal for many collectors due to its unique gliding adaptation.
Spectacular Display: With its large size and bright, clean green coloration, it is a stunning showpiece animal for a large, planted vivarium.
High Contrast Webbing: The dramatic reveal of the black-and-yellow webbing when they jump or stretch provides a "wow" factor that few other frogs can match.
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