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Giant Tree Frog
Photo: C & D Frith
Australian Tropical
Reptiles & Frogs
Giant Tree Frog: Litoria infrafrenata
- Bright green or brown above with a defined
white stripe covering its lower lip which extends to the base of the
forelimb.
- There is another white stripe along the
hind legs including the fifth and most of the fourth toes.
- These white stripes may become pink at
times.
- White underside
- The skin may become quite lumpy on the
sides and underside of the frog.
Habitat:
- Found in a wide variety of habitats from rainforest to cultivated areas.
- Frequently inhabits houses, sheds, garages and other human habitations.
- Forages on humid wet evenings.
Size:
- This is the largest Tree frog on earth reaching an average of ten centimetres
long. Yet some adults may reach up to fourteen centimetres in length.
Call:
- The male mating call is similar to a dog bark.
- When molested, the Giant Tree Frog may meow like a distressed cat.
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