Neotropical environment, preferring lowland rain forest areas close to rivers and adjacent hills. Large bright red eyes ringed in yellow or cream. Body is predominantly neon green splashed with other colors like blue or yellow. Upper legs are usually bright blue and the feet are orange or red.
Feet have suction cup toe pads.
They are able to change their color from bright green to a darker green or reddish-brown depending on their mood. Males are usually smaller than females at 2 inches while females are 3 inches. Nocturnal, sleeping by day. The redness of the eyes is an adaptation to startle potential predators and scare them away. When sleeping their eyes are covered and they are better camouflaged.