Glass Frog

LC Insectivore Rainforests
Up to 0.03 g
Weight
10–14 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
Central and South America
Found In

Endemic to Central and South America, the Glass Frog is an insectivore species inhabiting rainforests habitats. Weighing Up to 0.03 g, it is classified as Least Concern.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Glass Frog Insectivore Amphibians Median Difference
Weight 0.0 g 0.3 g ↓ 90%
Height 5.0 cm
Avg Speed 0.8 km/h
Weight (g)0.0avg 0.3Lifespan (yrs)12avg 11.3

Habitat & Distribution

The Glass Frog inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Central and South America.

Typical coloring: Green, Transparent.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Insectivore
Predators: Birds, Snakes

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Glass Frog is a solitary species belonging to the Centrolenidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 10–20 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 30
Lifespan: 10–14 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

LC The Glass Frog is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 4 insectivore amphibians, the Glass Frog’s weight of Up to 0.03 g is significantly lower than the group median of 0.3 g.

Weight rank: #53 of 66 Least Concern species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Humpback Whale Up to 30000 kg LC
2 Walrus Up to 1200 kg LC
3 Yak 500–1200 kg LC
4 Water Buffalo 300–1200 kg LC
5 Zebra 400–900 kg LC

Related Species

How much does a Glass Frog weigh?

A Glass Frog typically weighs Up to 0.03 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 0.3 g among insectivore amphibians.

What is the conservation status of the Glass Frog?

The Glass Frog is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Glass Frog live?

The Glass Frog is found in Central and South America, in rainforests habitats.

How does the Glass Frog reproduce?

The Glass Frog has a gestation period of 10–20 days and typically produces Up to 30 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026