Orange Thighed Tree Frog
Orange thighed tree frog is a medium-sized, slender species of frog native to Australia. The species derived its name from its bright-orange thighs.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Hylidae |
Genus | Litoria |
Scientific Name | Litoria xanthomera |
Other Names | Orange Thighed Frog |
Size | Up to 5.5 cm (2.2 in) |
Color | Green upper surface with bright-orange thighs and eyes; inner surface of the feet is bright yellow whereas the outer surface is green; a yellow band runs down the sides |
Distribution | Northern Queensland (Australia) |
Habitat | Dense rainforests |
Diet | Insects |
Breeding Season | Rainy season |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 800 – 1600 eggs |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |