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I have been a frog owner for about three years. The second frog I bought was sold to me as a Columbian peacock frog. I could find no info online for it, and I didn't see another one for years. Recently, I saw a second specimen in a pet store under the name African argus frog. A cursory search of the net gave me nothing. It seems to be thriving, but I would like to find a care sheet on it anyway.

Description: Light brown tree frog with a dark brown arrowhead shape on its back, white belly, angular head with large prominate black eyes. Frequently makes a "meowing" sound. About 21/2 - 3 inches long.

Great frog by the way, whatever it is.

Its probably Hyperolius argus. You have just experienced one of the problems with common names.

Ed

Looked up hyperolius argus. Not the frog. But I'm sure that's what the pet store thought it was. My frog has a broader head and darker eyes. It has a single large marking instead of spots. It has a black band on it's "face". I will try and borrow a camera and take a pic. Been wanting to do that anyway. Thanks for the response.

The info you gave me put me on the right track. I found my frog! Leptopelis flavomaculatus, Ornate tree frog. I found it on a reserch site that said it is the rarest frog in the area. I hope I haven't participated in something unethical. I think I've heard of ornate frogs before so hopefully this comes from a place where they are more plentiful. Care tips anyone?

If I remember correctly many hyperolius are polymorphic and the coloration may be of little to no use in making a determination.

Ed

Yeah, true. However this picture I found of the leptopelis is dead on. Plus the meowing gives it away. Of course, I could be wrong, but I'm fairly confident that I'm not. The site I found said that leptopelis varied widely as well. I saw that there was a wide range for hyperolius. Thanks again for your interest.