Dainty Green Tree Frog
The Australian frog is known for being the City of Brisbane’s faunal emblem. During the vocalization, male frogs develop a bubble on the exterior of the throat.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Hylidae |
Genus | Litoria |
Scientific Name | Litoria gracilenta |
Other Names | Graceful tree frog |
Size | 1.8 in (4.5 cm) |
Color | Green back, yellow belly, and orange eyes |
Call | “Waa”, “wee”, “aarc” |
Distribution | Queenslands and New South Wales |
Habitat | Forests, woodlands, rainforests, water bodies, swamps, ponds, and sometimes gardens or inside houses |
Diet | Flies, moths, worms, mosquito larvae, and cricket |
Breeding Season | Summer |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
Average Lifespan | Around 15 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on September 15th 2019 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 14th September 2019.