Japanese Tree Frog
A small brown-green tree frog of East Asia, common near ponds and fields.
Overview
Japanese Tree Frog (Dryophytes japonicus) is a tree frog native to East Asia (Northeast China, Japan). A small brown-green tree frog of East Asia, common near ponds and fields.
Care level: Beginner. Toxicity: Low.
History & Origin
The Hylidae (Tree Frogs) is naturally distributed across East Asia (Northeast China, Japan), where it occupies the typical habitats of its family. It has been kept by specialist and hobbyist keepers both in the wild and in captivity.
Appearance & Size
Japanese Tree Frog is a 3–5 cm tree frog.
Temperament
Tree frogs are alert, vocal and mostly nocturnal; many are hardy and fairly tolerant, though they are delicate to handle and prefer a planted, humid arboreal setup.
Care & Husbandry
A tree frog needs vertical space with cork bark, branches and live or artificial foliage, plus high humidity (60–80%) and a small water feature. Mist regularly and keep temperatures around 22–28 °C; most do well on a diet of crickets, roaches and fruit flies dusted with supplements.
This species is generally rated Beginner in difficulty for keepers.
Health & Lifespan
In captivity Japanese Tree Frog typically lives 3–6 years. Healthy tree frogs may live 5–15 years. Red-leg disease, chytrid fungus and dehydration are the main risks; maintain humidity, quarantine new arrivals and avoid rough handling that damages their delicate skin.
Popularity & Recognition
Tree frogs — especially the red-eyed tree frog — are global amphibian icons, widely kept and photographed for their vivid colours and big eyes.
