Adult: Species description based on Ibanez et al (1994). Dorsal: The dorsal surface is generally bright green with some darker brown markings, including vertical bars along the sides of the body and the lip and a dark bar between the eyes. The legs are also barred. The upper portion of the snout is a paler green than the rest of the body. Ventral: The ventral surface is white. A few dark flecks or blotches may be present on the throat. Concealed surfaces: A purple spot is present in the groin. The rear surfaces of the thighs are pale brown. Eye: The eye is large. The iris is golden, with some black venation in the lower portion.
Habitat: Premontane forest from 700 to 1000 m. Type locality: Culebra (08°52'14"N, 82°25'12"W), head waters of Rio Changuinola, Distrito de Bocas del Toro, Provincia de Bocas del Toro, Rep6blica de Panamd, 1000 m