White Lipped Tree Frog
White lipped tree frog is a species of tree frog found in Australia, New Guinea, the Bismarck Islands, and the Admiralty Islands. It is the largest tree frog in the world.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Hylidae |
Genus | Litoria |
Scientific Name | Litoria infrafrenata |
Other Names | Giant tree frog |
Size | 11–14 cm (4.3–5.5 in) |
Color | Bright green to brown upper surface with off-white underside; a distinctive white stripe runs along the lower lip extending to the shoulder |
Distribution | Northern Queensland (Australia), New Guinea, Bismarck Islands, Admiralty Islands |
Habitat | Rainforests, cultivated areas, around houses in coastal areas |
Diet | Insects, other invertebrates |
Breeding Season | Spring and summer |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 400 to 4000 eggs |
Average Lifespan | More than 10 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 10th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.