[1][3][4] The specific name zeteki honors James Zetek, an American entomologist who worked in Panama.

[2] Dorsal coloration varies from yellowish tan to green, whereas ventral surface is translucent white.

[6] Its natural habitats are humid premontane and lower montane forests at elevations of 1,200–1,800 m (3,900–5,900 ft) asl.

It can also occur in modified habitats such as pastures, provided that suitable trees with bromeliads remain.

[6] Costa Rican populations appear to be stable in suitable habitat (although estimating density of these arboreal frogs is difficult).