Golden tree frogs range in size from 1.5 to 3.5 inches (3.8 to 8.9 cm) as adults. Males are smaller than females and have a loud call. They have an angular head that comes to a distinct point at the end of their nose. Like most other tree frogs, they have strong legs and can jump considerable distances. Their color and pattern are variable and range from a solid orange-tan, to a lightly-striped gray with a brown stripe outlining their face, to a highly patterned tan, beige, brown and gray variation with four dark stripes descending from the head down the back. Their ventral side is solid white or cream in color. Many common names are used for Polypedates leucomystax, including golden tree frog, golden foam-nest frog, four-lined tree frog, Asian flying frog, golden flying frog, common tree frog, banana frog and Asian tree frog.