Source: Carlos Bolaños – REPTILES, ANFIBIOS Y MÁS ANIMALES
Family:
HYLIDAE
Size range:
Body size up to 120 mm. One of the largest, most common frogs in Australia.
Region:
Northeast, Northwest
Description:
Green tree frogs are dark olive to light green in color, but can vary depending on temperature, humidity, and light. Their faces, and sometimes their backs, are dotted with white spots or spots. The back of their thighs varies from yellow to chestnut. Their bellies are white, their irises are yellow, and their pupils are horizontal. Their fingers are partially webbed and their toes are webbed with large toe discs.
Habitat:
Tree frogs can be found in dry forests, woodlands, and grasslands near streams, swamps, or urban backyards. Their natural distribution extends from the northeastern corner of South Australia all the way to Queensland. This breed is commonly seen in pet stores and has become a popular addition to many South Australian families. It is highly adaptable, often found in urban backyards, mailboxes, toilets and even bathrooms. It has been found in plant pots at the station along the banks of Cooper Creek as well as structures such as mail boxes and toilets.
Call Description:
Its call is similar to the ‘crawl…collect….crawl’ sound that is repeated continuously.
Reproduction:
Breeding takes place from November to February and males can often be heard croaking near water or even down pipes. Females lay up to 2000 eggs floating on still water. Tadpoles are mottled brown with a length of 45 to 100 mm and fully developed in about 6 weeks.
Fun fact:
This frog is usually found after sitting in the dark under outdoor lights to catch insects, but it is also capable of hunting larger prey on the ground, including mice. It has also been recorded catching bats around the cave entrance. The oldest recorded frog in captivity died at the age of 23.
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