Philautus hosii is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae.

[3][4] The specific name of the synonym, Polypedates chlorophthalmus, refers to its "remarkable green iris", from the Greek for "green-eyed".

[4] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

The dorsum is brown, with a thin dark gray line at back of the forehead.

The lower flanks and anterior edge of thighs have dark blotches.